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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 05 10 CCAGENDA FOR THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK CITE" COUNCIL MAY 107 2000 7000 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA 91706 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS FIVE (5) MINUTE MAXIMUM SPEAKING TIME LIMIT "No Action or Discussion shall be taken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except the members of the legislative body or its staff, who may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons -, ". (Government Code §54954.2) Si desea hablar acerca de cualquier tema, por favor, pase adelante durante Communicacion Oral, Un interprete estara presente. 1. REPORTS OF OFFICERS A. APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR FY 2000 -2005 AND TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FY 2000 -2001 26' "YEAR CDBG PROGRAM AND HOME PROGRAM (Continued from May 3, 2000) Recommendation: Review and approve the Consolidated Plan /Annual Action Plan with or without modification(s). 2. ADJOURN No other ratters will be discussed. CERTIFICATE OF POSTING I, Rosemary M. Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board as required by state law. Rosemary M. Ramirez, i6outy Citf berk IVV COPIES OF STAFF" REPORTS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION PERTAINING TO EACH ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT CITY HALL AND THE LIBRARY. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS, CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT (626) 813 -5213. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Public Works Department or Risk Management, (626) 960 -4011. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 35.102.104 ADA Title 11). 0 IR11 B_ALDWIN P -A•R�K CITY OF BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL AULNIJA MAY 1 0 2000 11!� ITEM N1 . 'r' STAFF REPORT TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Rick Forintos, Interim Director of Community Developme DATE: May 3, 2000 SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Approve the Consolidated Plan for FY 2000 -2005 and to Approve the Annual Action Plan for FY 2000 -2001 26th Year CDBG Program and HOME Program PURPOSE This report requests City Council to conduct a public hearing to approve the Consolidated Plan (7/1/2000 - 6/30/2005) and approve the Annual Action Plan (7/1/2000 - 6/3012001) for the 26th Year CDBG Program and HOME Program under the federal Consolidated Plan regulations of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). ;; - • r The purpose of the Consolidated Plan is to determine all the needs in the community, especially for the low and moderate income, prioritize those needs (strategize), and set up an action plan (allocate all available funds including federal funds) to meet the needs with available resources. The areas of importance are as follows: . * Housing Needs * Homeless Needs Community Development Needs /Public Facility Needs Community Development Needs /Infrastructure.Improvements * Community Development Needs /Public Service Needs * Community Development Needs /Accessibility Needs * Community Development Needs /Historic Preservation Needs * Community Development Needs /Economic Development Needs * Community Development Needs /Planning Needs * Other Community Development Needs The last Consolidated Plan was approved in 1995 and expires on June 30, 2000. If the City Report prepared by: Tad Miffl FY 2000 /01 Action Plan City of Baldwin Park Mare 2000 City of Baldwin Park Community Development Department 14403 East Pacific Avenue Baldwin Park, CA 91706 Consultant to City: Cotton /Beland /associates 747 East Green Street, Suite 300 Pasadena, CA 41 101 11 26.00 Table of Contents Federal Regulation Citation Section Page §91.220 FY 2000/01 Action Plan ........................... ........ 1 §91.100, §91.220(a) Components of Citizen Participation ........................... 1 §91.220(b) Housing and Community Development Resources ................. 2 §91.220(c)(e) Activities to be Undertaken ... ............................... 2 §91.220(d) Geographic Distribution ... ............................... 4 Relation to Strategic Plan Priorities ............................ 6 Lead -Based Paint Hazard Reduction .......................... 17 §91.220(f) Anti - Poverty Strategy ..... ............................... 17 Coordination ............... .............................18 §91.230 Monitoring ............ ............................... 18 Public Housing Resident Initiatives ............................ 19 §91.220(8) Program - Specific Requirements .............................. 19 Appendices: A. Listing of Proposed Projects B. Standard Forms 424 ' C. Certifications D. Summary of Public Comments City of Baldwin Park FY 2000/01 Action Plan Page i List of Table Page 1. Resources Available for FY 2000/01 ........... ............................... 2 2. FY 2000/01 Proposed Projects ................. ............................... 3 List of Figure Page 1. Location of Proposed Projects ................................................ 5 City of Baldwin Park Page ii FY 2000/01 Action Plan FY 2000/01 Action Plan The Action Plan delineates Baldwin Park's the uses of Fiscal Year (FY) 2000/2001 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds. It describes the resources available for program implementation; activities to be undertaken during FY 2000 /2001; relationship of these activities with Strategic Plan priorities; a monitoring plan; the anti - poverty strategy; and coordination efforts that have or will be undertaken to implement the Action Plan. Components of Citizen Participation To encourage citizen participation in the development of the Action Plan for FY 2000/01, the Baldwin Park Community Development Department took a series of actions: I. Joint Meetings with the Housing/CDBG Advisory Committee and Recreation and Community Services Commission on: • October 7, 1999 • November 4, 1999 • December 2, 1999 • January 6, 2000 • February 3, 2000 • March 2, 2000 During the meetings, the Housing/CDBG Advisory Committee and Recreation and Community Services Commission discussed housing and community development needs, reviewed requests for funding, and made recommendations to the City Council for funding allocations. 2. Public Hearing -on February 2, 2000, conducted by the City Council to determine housing and community development needs. r 3. A 30 -day public review period ending May 3, 2000 to accept public comments on the Draft Action Plan. 4. Public Hearing - on May 3, 2000, conducted by the City Council to approve the Action Plan. City of Baldwin Park FY 2000 /01 Action Plan Page 1 Housing and Community Development Resources Baldwin Park has access to a variety of federal, state, and local resources to achieve its housing and community development priorities. Specific funding resources will be utilized based. on the opportunities and constraints of each particular project or program. Table 22 in the Five -Year Consolidated Plan identifies the potential sources of funding available to carry out housing and community development activities in Baldwin Park. Specifically in FY 2000/01, Baldwin Park has access to a number of funding sources (see Table 1). The City plans to leverage federal and local funds to maximize the number of households that can be assisted. Table 1 Resources Available For FY 2000/01 Funding Sources Amount CDBG FY 2000 /01 Allocation $1,816,000 CDBG Carry-over $630,505 Projected Program Income $200,000 HOME FY 2000/01 Allocation $426,000 HOME= Matching Funds from Redevelopment Housing Set -Aside $53,250 Total $3,125,755 Activities to be Undertaken On February 2, 2000, the City Council held a public hearing on housing and .community development needs; presentations were made by service providers requesting funds. On February 3, 2000, the Housing/CDBG Advisory Committee and the Recreation and Community Services Commission reviewed data, funding proposals and public input. On .March 2, 2000, the Housing/CDBG Advisory Committee and the Recreation and Community Services- Commission made recommendations to funding allocations as identified in Table 2. A listing of the proposed projects is provided as Appendix A to this Action Plan. City of Baldwin Park Page 2 FY 2000/01 Action Plan Table 2 FY 2000/2001 Proposed Projects Program Name Program Type CDBG Funding Planning and Administration CDBG Program Administration General Program Administration $320,000 Planning and Building Capacity GP Amendment, Al $69,000 Fair Housing Program Fair Housing Activities $15,000 Housing Programs Graffiti Prevention/Removal Neighborhood Preservation $53,000 Residential Loan /Grant Program Administration $150,000 Rehab, Singie -Unit Residential $450,000 Code Enforcement Neighborhood Preservation $232,000 First Time Homebuyer/ Silent Seconds Homebuyer Assistance $415,350 .CHDO CHDO Reserve for Affordable Housing development $63,900 Infrastructure and Public Facility Improvements Street Lighting Improvements Infrastructure $50,000 Sidewalks Infrastructure $130,000 Street Reconstruction Infrastructure $401,505 ADA Improvements. Removal of Architectural Barriers $26,000 Capital Projects Administration Public Facilities & Improvements $100,00 Teen Center Public Facilities - Youth $300,000 Public and Community Services Voucher Child Care Program Child Care Services $35,000 Service Center for Independent Living Handicapped Services $10,000 Family Service Center Social Services for Residents $30,000 Senior Counseling Program Senior Services - $6,800 Recreational Scholarship Program Youth Services $45,000 Educational Enhancement Program Youth Services $20,000 Summer Youth Employment Youth Services $20,000 Choices Program (PFHE) Community Services $35,000 Mano a Mano Program Community Services $12,500 ESGV Coalition for the Homeless Homeless Services $15,000 Baldwin Park Food Bank Homeless Prevention $12,700 YWCA-WINGS Domestic Abuse Shelter, Hotline $8,000 Total $3,125,755 City of Baldwin Park FY 2000/01 Action Plan Page 3 Geographic Distribution Figure I on the following page identifies the location of proposed CDBG projects during FY 2000/2001. Geographic distribution of funding is predicted, somewhat, on the nature of the activity to be funded. It is the City's intent to fund activities in areas most directly impacted by the needs of low income residents,and those with other special needs. Code enforcement, graffiti removal, and infrastructure improvement projects funded by CDBG will be focused only in CDBG income - eligible areas. Public service projects will be available to low and moderate income households citywide. The Senior Counseling, Choices, and Mano a Mano programs will be administered at the Family Service Center located at 14319 Morgan Street. The Voucher Child Care, Recreational Scholarship, Educational Enhancement, and Summer Youth Employment programs will be administered at the Baldwin Park Community Center located at 4100 Baldwin Park Avenue. City of Baldwin Park Page 4 FY 2000/01 Action Plant City of rwinda! O� b ' ity of rwindate y ~i - �i 1 ;405.20.' Y .. WIN,r _� . :40. 7 0 or ;405.20.' Y Relation to Strategic Plan Priorities The City's.2000- 2005'Consoldated Plan identifies priority housing and community development activities to be" pursued in order to provide decent and affordable housing, as well as needed community services and facilities for its residents. The City will focus its CDBG resources and efforts on several programs during FY 2000 /2001 as described in Table l : As a means of showing the relationship of these activities with priority needs identified in the Strategic Plan, the following summarises the City's Strategic Plan priorities and identifies those FY 2000/2001 CDBG activities that address these needs. Discussions on other non -CDBG funded housing related activities are also included to provide a complete picture of the City's efforts. Priority 1: Conserve the Existing Supply of Affordable Housing Five -Year Objectives: Continue to provide code enforcement services. • Provide rehabilitation assistance to 36 households per year, or 180 households during the .5-year period. •- Continue subsidies to eligible households, and promote or market the Section 8 program. Supporting Rationale: The needs assessment identifies the need for homebuyer assistance in order to stabilize neighborhoods, and to reduce overcrowding by providing the opportunity for large- family renter households to purchase homes of adequate size. The City also supports neighborhood preservation through code enforcement and housing rehabilitation programs. Program 1.1: Community Improvement Program This program is a continuation of the CDBG code enforcement program and works in conjunction. with the low- interest Rehabilitation Loan Program and Street Improvements Program. Proposed Funding: CDBG - $232,000 Proposed Accomplishments: • Provide code enforcement services to benefit 4,000 households. Program 1.2: Home Rehabilitation Loan Programs Home Rehabilitation Loan Program (HRLP) for low and moderate income (80% MFI) owner - occupants of single- family homes uses Redevelopment Set -aside Funds. The goal of these programs is to offer residents an opportunity -to live in a safe and sanitary environment, by offering rehabilitation assistance to low and moderate income single- family households. Targeted neighborhoods are within census tracts 4047, 4048, 4051, and parts of 4050, 4052, and 4070. City of Baldwin Park Page 6 FY 2000/01 Action Plan Proposed Funding: CDBG - $450,000 for Rehabilitation and $150,000 for Program ,Administration; and Redevelopment Set -Aside - $200,000 Proposed Accomplishments: • Rehabilitate and/or repair 36 housing units. Program 1.4: Section 8 Rental Assistance The Section 8 Rental Assistance program extends rental subsidies to low income (50% WI) families and elderly who spend more than 50% of their income for rent, live in substandard housing, or have been displaced. The subsidy represents the difference between 30% of the monthly income and the allowable rent determined by the Section 8 program. Most Section 8 subsidies are issued in the form of vouchers which permit tenants to locate their awn housing and rent units beyond the housing payment standards in an area, provided the tenants pay the extra rent increment. Proposed Funding: Housing Authority Section 8 Assistance Proposed Accomplishments: • Assist 500 low income households. Priority 2: Assist in the Development of Affordable Housing Five -Year Objectives: • Assist 80 moderate income (80% MFI) and 20 law income (50% MFI) renters to be first time homebuyers with low interest Ioans. • Provide downpayment assistance to 9 moderate (80% MFI) and 16 middle income (120% MFI) renters to be first time homebuyers. • Continue to participate in regional MCC program, and encourage applicants of City first - time homebuyer programs to take advantage of MCCs. • Assist in construction of 10 to 20 affordable housing units per year, or 50 to 100 new affordable units. during the 5 -year period. Supporting Rationale: For -sale housing prices are lower in Baldwin Park than in surrounding communities, and can provide affordable housing opportunities to low and moderate income households with limited assistance from the City. The Consolidated Plan sets forth several first -time homebuyer programs aimed at moving renters into homeownership and promoting neighborhood stability. r New construction is a major source of housing for prospective homeowners and renters. However, the cost of new construction is substantially greater than other program categories. Incentive City of Baldwin Park FY 2000/01 Action Plan Page 7 5 programs, such as financial assistance and density bonus, offer a cost effective means of providing affordable housing development. fi Program 2.1: First -Time Homebuyer Programs The Silent Second Program, currently administered by the City of Baldwin Park Community Development Department, provides gap financing to lower income households for purchase of existing or new homes located anywhere in the City. The Silent Second Program is funded through the HOME program with a match of local funds from the Baldwin Park Redevelopment Agency. In addition, Redevelopment Set -Aside funds will provide downpayment assistance to moderate and middle income households. MCC will also be used to expand affordable homeownership opportunities for low and moderate income renters. Proposed Funding: HOME $362,100; HOME Match from Redevelopment Set -Aside - $53,250; Redevelopment Set -Aside for Down Payment Assistance; and MCC Proposed Accomplishments: • Assist 16 moderate income (80% MFI) and 4 low income (50% MFI) renters to be first time homebuyers with low interest loans. Provide downpayment assistance to 5 moderate (80% MFI) and middle income (120% MFI) renters to be first time homebuyers. • Continue to participate in regional MCC program, and encourage applicants of City first - time homebuyer programs to take advantage of MCCs. Program 2.3: Land Assemblage, Write -Down, and Gap Financing The City of Baldwin Park has committed a portion of -its HOME finds in support of housing developments undertaken or proposed by Community Housing Development Organizations or by other non -profit housing developers. Proposed Funding: HOME - $63,900 HOME funds; Redevelopment Set -Aside Proposed Accomplishments: Support construction of 10 to 20 affordable units for low and moderate income households. City of Baldwin Park Page 8 FY 2000/01 Action Plan Priority 3: Remove Governmental Constraints to Affordable Housing Development Five -Year Objectives: • Incorporate options for fee reductions as part of Density Bonus/Development Incentives ordinance. Develop process for concurrent processing of residential projects, and priority processing for affordable housing. Supporting Rationale: Housing affordability is affected by factors in both the private and public sectors. Policies established by the City can have an impact on the price and availability of housing. Regulatory controls such as land use controls, building codes, fees, and other local programs to improve the overall quality of housing may serve as a constraint to housing development. Program 3.1: Development Fees In conjunction with the City's updated density bonus /development incentive program, the City will incorporate options for fee reductions for affordable housing developments. Funding Sources: General Fund Proposed Accomplishments: • Incorporate options for fee reductions as part of Density Bonus/Development Incentives ordinance. Program 3.2: Expedited Project Review A community's evaluation and review process for housing projects contributes to the cost of housing because holding costs incurred by developers are ultimately reflected in the unit's selling pace. To minimize holding costs, the City will prioritize the review of affordable housing projects. ' Funding Sources: General Fund Proposed Accomplishments: • Develop process for concurrent processing of residential projects, and priority processing for affordable housing. 3 l . City of Baldwin Park FY 2000/01 Action Plan Page 9 Priority 4: Provide Housing and Supportive Services for the Homeless and Those Threatened with Homelessness Five -Year Objectives: • Continue to participate in the Los Angeles County Continuum of Care for the Homeless program to address homeless issues from a regional perspective. Continue to utilize the Section 8 rental assistance program to assist extremely low and low income households with housing cost burdens. Assist an estimated 55,000 persons with food distribution, 3,525 homeless persons with a variety of emergency and supportive services. Supporting Rationale: An estimated 40 persons are homeless in Baldwin park on any given night. The City also recognizes that extremely low income households are at -risk of becoming homeless. Homeless families and individuals generally need services and facilities including emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services. Victims of domestic violence require temporary housing assistance as well as other supportive services such as counseling and employment training. Program 4.1: Continuum of Care for the Homeless Baldwin Park participates in the Los Angeles Continuum of Care process in order to provide coordinated efforts to address homeless issues in the area through a continuum of care model. Proposed Funning: None required Proposed Accomplishments: • Continue to coordinate with LAHSA in building a continuum of care system for the homeless in the San Gabriel Valley area. Program 4.3: Funding for Homeless Facilities and Services The City will use CDBG funds to provide a variety of supportive services to the homeless and extremely low and low income households those who are at risk of becoming homeless due to emergency circumstances. 1. East San Gabriel Valley (ESGV) Homeless Coalition ESGV Homeless Coalition provides transitional housing, emergency services and case management for homeless or near homeless persons. i Proposed Funding: CDBG - $15,000 Proposed Accomplishments: Assist 340 homeless and near - homeless persons City of Baldwin Park Page 10 FY 2000/01 Action Plan 2. YWCA -WINGS Program for Battered Women and Children The YWCA. -WINGS Program operates a residential program, and a Community Outreach and Education Center for battered women and children. It also created a 24 -hour rape crisis hotline. Proposed Funding: CDBG - $5,000 Proposed Accomplishments: • Assist 110 battered women and children 3. VNA Foundation Mano a Mano Program The Mano a Mano program has two purposes: (1) to provide an employment opportunity that will enhance the unemployed workers' marketable skills, and (2) to provide basic human necessities for low- income families within the City of Baldwin Park. Pr ©posed. Funding: CDBG - $12,500 Proposed Accomplishments: • Assist 365 near - homeless persons 4. Baldwin Park Food Center The Food Center serves low - income families, unemployed persons, senior citizens and the homeless within the City of Baldwin Park. Proposed Funding: CDBG •$12,700 Proposed Accomplishments: • Assist 1,100 persons with food distribution Priority 5: Improve and Provide Public and Community Facilities, and Make Necessary Infrastructure Improvements to Serve Low and Moderate' Inc ome Persons Five -Year Objectives: • Continue to implement sidewalk, street, and streetlight improvements in CDBG- eligible areas, installing 125 streetlights, constructing 55 sidewalks, and reconstructing 60 street segments over five years. Make ADA improvements to five public and community facilities over five years. Pursue construction of a teen center. ; City of Baldwin Park FY 2000/01 Action Plan Page 11 Supporting Rationale: Provision of a suitable living environment is a goal of the CDBG program. Adequate community facilities and infrastructure must be available to serve all residents of Baldwin Park, including those of low and moderate income. Program 5.1 Capital Improvement Manning FY 2000/01 CDBG. funds will -be used to support the following capital improvement projects: 1. Street Lighting Improvements This program will provide improved street lighting in low and moderate income areas. Proposed Funding: CDBG - $50,000 Proposed Accomplishments: e Install 25 street lights in low and moderate income areas 2. Sidewalks Program This program will construct new sidewalks, including drive approaches, in low and moderate income areas. Proposed Funding: CDBG - $130,000 Proposed Accomplishments: • Construct I I new sidewalks in low and moderate income areas 3. Street Reconstruction/Renovation This program will renovate /reconstruct deteriorated streets in low and moderate income areas. Proposed Funding: CDBG - $401,505 . Proposed Accomplishments: • Reconstruct 12 street segments in low and moderate income areas 4. AAA Improvement Program This program will remove architectural barriers of publicly owned facilities in compliance with ADA requirements. Proposed Funding: CDBG - $26,000 Proposed Accomplishments: • Remove architectural barriers at one publicly owned facility City of Baldwin Park Page 12 FY 2000/01 Action Plan 5. Teen Center The City is pursuing the development of a dedicated center for teens. The center will provide a place of activities for teens, keeping them off the street and in. a positive environment. Proposed Funding: CDBG - $400,000 Proposed Accomplishment: • Pursue construction of one teen center 6. Capital Projects Administration This activity will cover the delivery costs for the CDBG Capital Improvement Programs. Proposed Funding: CDBG - -$ 100,000 Proposed Accomplishments: • Implement CDBG - funded capital improvement projects. Priority 6: Provide Needed Public and Community Services for Low and Moderate Income Persons and Those with Special Needs Five -Year Objectives: • Continue to provide fair housing and tenant/landlord counseling services for residents using a qualified fair housing provider. • Update the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice by the end of FY 2000/01. • Assist 200 persons/households annually or 1,000 persons/households over five years with fair housing services. • Provide recreation, educational enhancement, affordable child care, and employment' opportunities to an estimated 9,000 children and youth over five years. • Provide counseling services to seniors through the Julia McNeill Senior Center, serving 350 seniors over five years. • Assist an estimated 165 persons with disabilities with independent living skills and supportive services over five years. • Continue to provide graffiti removal/prevention services, assisting in the abatement of 2,200 graffiti annually, or 11,000 graffiti avtr 5 years. Supporting Rationale: Public assistance is typically required to deliver community and supportive services for low and moderate income households and persons with special needs. These populations City of Baldwin Park FY 2000/01 Action Plan Page 13 tend to have less income at their disposal, may be unaware of services responding to their special circumstances, and may have difficulty with enrollment or eligibility procedures. Program 6.1: Fair Housing and Tenant /Landlord Counseling The Fair Housing Council of the San Gabriel Valley provides fair housing services including fair housing education, counseling, enforcement, and land/lord/tenant dispute. Proposed Funding: CDBG - $ 1 5,000 Proposed Accomplishments: • Serve 200 households with fair housing services Program 6.2: Community and Special Needs Services CDBG funds will be used to provide the following community and special needs services: 1. Service Center for Independent Living The Service Center for Independent Living will provide advocacy, attendant care, housing, peer counseling, communications assistance, and information and referral for approximately 33 Baldwin Park residents with disabilities at an average of 6 hours of service per person. Proposed Funding: CDBG - $10,000 Proposed Accomplishments: • Provide services for 33 persons with disabilities 2. Family Service Center The Family Service Center offers a variety of social services for residents of Baldwin Park including: medical referrals, food, emergency shelter vouchers, counseling, transportation, and assistance with immigration issues. Proposed Funding: CDBG - $301000 Proposed Accomplishments: • Assist 200 clients per month, 2,400 clients per year 3. Senior Counseling Program Santa Anita Family Service provides case management and comprehensive assessment services to senior citizens of Baldwin Park. Services include bnt are not limited to the following: Social Security Issues; Medicare and SSI; assistance with HMO's; linking seniors with In -Home Services (light housekeeping, personal care, and respite); telephone reassurance; nutritional screening and assessment; transportation; and immigration assistance. City of Baldwin Park Page 14 FY 2000/01 Action Plan Proposed Funding: CDBG - $6,800 Proposed Accomplishments:, • Provide bilingual counseling services one day per week, serving 70 seniors annually. 4. CHOICES Program CHOICES is a non - profit community based organization that provides mental health services to high -risk youth, pregnant teens, parenting adolescents and their families. Programs are primarily designed to prevent teenage pregnancy and to provide intervention services to teens. who are parenting.. Proposed Funding: CDBG - $35,000 Proposed Accomplishments: . • Reach 2,400 persons counseling and outreach efforts 5. Recreational Sports Scholarship Program The Sports Scholarship Program provides children of low- and moderate- income families in the community with scholarships that allow them to participate in organized youth programs This program has provided a proactive approach to providing positive outlets for youth activities. Proposed Funding: CDBG - $45,000 Proposed Accomplishments: • Provide positive activities for 1,500 children and youth from low and moderate income - families 6. Educational Enhancement Program The Community Union (CU) in collaboration with the City of Baldwin Park Department of Recreation and Community Services has developed a curriculum to provide working knowledge of personal computers, the Internet, colleges and universities, the job market and the stock market. Proposed Funding: CDBG - $20,000 Proposed Accomplishments: • Provide educational enhancement for 130 youth 7. Summer "Youth Employment The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides employment opportunities, allowing young people to work 20 hours per week for 10 weeks at a rate of $5.75 per hour. Proposed Funding: CDBG - $20,000 Proposed Accomplishments: • Provide summer employment for 17 youth City of Baldwin Park FY 2000 /01 Action Plan Page 15 8. Voucher Child Care Subsidy Program " The Voucher Child Care Subsidy Program provides working parents with financial assistance to offset the cost of child care services. Parents are allowed to select a childcare center of their choice; children must be enrolled in a licensed childcare center or a city- operated day camp. To participate in the program, parents are required to provide proof of address and income verification. Proposed Funding: CDBG - $35,000 Proposed Accomplishments: • Provide Child Care Subsidy for 80 children Program 6.3: Graffiti Removal /Prevention Program The Graffiti Prevention/Removal Program will provide paint - overs, sandblasting and cleanups 7 days a week with weekend abatements guaranteed, increasing abatement to a pace more consistent with tagging. Proposed Funding: CDBG - $53,000 Proposed Accomplishments: • Abate 11,000 graffiti per year Program 6.4: Planning and Administration CDBG funds will be used for partial staff salaries in the overall program management, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of the City's CDBG funded projects. CDBG funds will also be used to cover the costs of preparing planning studies related to the delivery of housing and community development services. Proposed Funding: CDBG - $320,000 for program administration; CDBG - $69,000 for planning and capacity building activities Proposed Accomplishments: • Administer the CDBG program • Update the Fair Housing Analysis (AI) consistent with Consolidated Plan cycle; current Al is valid through the year 2000. City of Baldwin Park Page 16 FY 2004/01 Action Plan Lead -Based Paint Hazard deduction An estimated 2,840 housing units occupied by low and moderate income households in Baldwin Park may contain lead -based paint; this constitutes 17 percent of the approximately 16,600 occupied units in the City. To reduce lead -based paint hazards, the City takes the following actions: • Continue to monitor the lead - poisoning data maintained by the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. • Educate residents on the health hazards of lead -based paint through the use of brochures and encourage screening children for elevated blood -lead levels. • Disseminate brochures through the Fair Housing Council of San Gabriel Valley, Center for Independent Living, and the City's Home Rehabilitation Programs. • Administer the Home Rehabilitation Loan Programs which provide financial assistance to low and moderate income households in making necessary improvements and correcting code violations. City staff attended HUD training on lead -based paint reduction requirements and strategies, and will evaluate City programs for address lead hazards. Anti- Poverty Strategy On a macro scale, California attempts to fight poverty with the CalWORKS program, which is designed to move welfare recipients from dependency to self sufficiency through employment, and to divert potential recipients from dependency. The program's goal is to identify sufficient employment opportunities with sustainable income levels for people traansitioning off of welfare. Job- related education and training are provided through the county, private industry and educational institutions. ` Economic development is the most effective anti- poverty strategy which Baldwin Park can implement locally. The City works closely with the Redevelopment Agency to revitalize the commercial and industrial areas in the City in order to attract new businesses to and retain/expand the existing business in Baldwin Park. Successful economic development leads to increased employment opportunities for residents of all income levels. The City is also working with the Baldwin Park Housing Authority to implement Family Self - Sufficiency {FSS} program. The program is intended to assist families in gaining financial self- sufficiency through participation in employment training programs. City of Baldwin Park FY 2000/01 Action Plan Page 17 fi �i s? Coordination The City will engage in the following activities to enhance its coordination with other agencies: Work with Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) -The City will continue to seek out qualified non -profit housing organizations, with the intent of working with these organizations to preserve and develop affordable housing. Coordinate with Other Agencies to Provide Services The City will continue to coordinate with the County and other social service providers to provide needed housing and community services for its residents. Monitoring Since 1987, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program has been reviewed and monitored by the Housing/CDBG Advisory Commission/Committee. Currently, the CDBG Program is administered by the Housing Manager through the Community Development Department. Monitoring the Consolidated Plan through the current structure seems to be the most reasonable and best way since all resources are reviewed by the Director of Community Development, who oversees the Baldwin Park Housing Authority, Baldwin Park Redevelopment Agency, and the Baldwin Park Local Development Corporation. To maximize the public input process for the monitoring of the Consolidated Plan, as it was for the development process, the Housing/CDBG Advisory Commission/Committee will review the Consolidated Plan on a quarterly basis. Currently, the Commission/Committee meets on a monthly basis and is an integral part of the CDBG Program's Citizen Participation Plan (CPP). Not only does the Commission/Committee oversee and conduct the CDBG neighborhood- community meetings, it also reviews and makes recommendations to the City Council as to the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The quarterly review schedule is as follows:. Period Ending 12/31 3/31 6130 9130 & Annual Review Review Date First Thursday of January First Thursday of April First'Thursday of July First Thu, rsday of October After the Commission/Committee review, a report will be made to the Director of Community Development, Executive Team, and finally to the City Council with or without recommendation(s). City of Baldwin Park Page 18 FY 2000 /01 Action Plan Ifthe recommendations require amendments or changes, the matter will be reviewed accordingly and changes made. Since FY 1999100, per City Council directive, the Recreation and Community Services Commission has been given the additional responsibility to make the recommendations to the City Council regarding the Public Services projects. The Commission reviews and monitors the subgrantees of the City on a quarterly basis. Public Housing Resident Initiatives Baldwin Park has one conventional Housing Authority owned public housing. The project was developed in 1987 and contains 12 one - bedroom units for seniors, including 1 unit for the physically disabled. Given the small size of the project and all tenants are elderly, the tenants desire to leave management activities to the Housing Authority. There is no desire by the tenants to become owners of public housing units. Program - Specific Requirements Pursuant to 24 CFR Part 92.254 for the HOME Program regulations, a housing unit is eligible under the First -Time Homebuyers Assistance Program if the unit: 1. Has an initial purchase price that does not exceed 95% of the median purchase price for the type of single - family housing (1- to 4- family residence, condominium unit, cooperative unit, combination manufactured home and lot, or manufactured home lot) for Baldwin Park as determined by HUD. Has an estimated appraised value at acquisition, if standard, or after any repair needed to meet property standards, that does not exceed the limit described in paragraph above. 2. Is the principal residence of an owner whose family qualifies as a low- income family at the time of purchase. 3. Is purchased within 36 months if a lease - purchase agreement in conjunction with a homebuyer program is used to acquire the housing. 4. Is subject, for minimum periods of 5 years where the per unit amount of HOME funds provided is less than $15,000; 10 years where the per unit amount of HOME funds provided is $15;000 to $40,000; and 15 years where the per unit amount of HOME funds provided is greater than $40,000 - to resale restrictions. or recapture provisions that are established by the City and determined by HUD to be appropriate.t6 either: (i) Make the housing available for subsequent purchase only to a low income family that will use the property as its principal residence; and City of Baldwin Park FY 2000/01 Action Plan Page 19 (A) Provide the owner with a fair return on investment, including any improvements, and (B) Ensure that the housing will remain affordable, pursuant to deed restrictions, covenants running with the land, or other similar mechanisms to ensure affordability, to a reasonable range of low-income homebuyers. The affordability restrictions must terminate upon occurrence of any of the following termination events: Foreclosure, transfer in lieu of foreclosure or assignment of an FHA insured mortgage to HUD. The participating j urisdiction may use purchase options, rights of first refusal or other preemptive rights to purchase the housing before foreclosure to preserve affordability. The affordability restrictions shall be revived according to the original terms if, during the original affordability period, the owner of record before the termination event, or any entity that. includes the former owner or those with whom the former owner has or had family or business ties, obtains an ownership interest in the project or property, or (ii) Recapture the full HOME investment out of the net proceeds, except as provided in paragraph 4(ii)(B) of this section. (A) Net proceeds means the sales price minus loan repayment and closing costs. (B) if the net proceeds are not sufficient to recapture the full HOME investment plus enable the homeowner to recover the amount of the homeowner's downpayment, principal payments, and any capital improvement investment, the participating jurisdiction's recapture provisions may allow the HOME investment amount that must be recaptured to be reduced. The HOME investment amount may be ,reduced pro rata based on the time the homeowner has owned and occupied the unit measured against the required affordability period; except that the participating jurisdiction's recapture provisions may not allow the homeowner to recover more than the amount of homeowner's downpayment, principal payments,. and any capital improvement investment. (C) The HOME investment that is subject to recapture is the HOME assistance that enabled the homebuyer to buy the dwelling unit. This includes any HOME assistance, whether a direct subsidy to the homebuyer or a construction or development subsidy, that reduced the purchase price from fair market value to an affordable price. The recaptured funds must be used to carry out HOME - eligible activities. if no HOME funds will be subject to. recapture, the provisions in 4(i) apply. (D) Upon recapture of the HOME funds used in a single - family, homebuyer project with two to four units, the affordability period on the rental units may be terminated at the discretion of the participating jurisdiction. 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Applicant Information Legal Name Organizationak Unit City of Baldwin Park Community Development Department Address Contact 14403 East Pacific Avenue Tad Mimura, Housing Manager Baldwin Park, CA 91706 (626) 960 -4011 Los Angeles 6. E=mployer Identification Number (EIN): 7. Type of Applicant: Municipal 8. Type of Application: Type: Continuation 9. Name of Federal Agency. Department of Housing and Urban Development 10. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 11. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: Catalog Number: 14-218 Projects under the 26th Year Community Development Assistance Title: CDBG Entitlement Block Grant Program 12. Areas Affected by Project: City of Baldwin Park, County of Los Angeles, State of California 13. Proposed Project: 14, Congressional Districts of: Start Date End Date a. Applicant b. Project 07 /01100 06/30/01 _ 31st 31st 15. Estimated Funding: 16, Is Application Subject to Review by State Executive Order 123372 Process? Review Status: Program not covered a. Federal $1.816.000 b. Applicant $o c. State $0 d. Local W. Is the Applicant Delinquent on Any Federal Debt? $0 No e. Other $0 f. Program Income $200,000 g. Total $ 2,016,000 1 a. To the best of my knowledge and belief, all data in this application /preapplication are true and correct, the document has been duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant and the applicant will comply with the attached assurances if the assistance is awarded. a. Typed Name of Authorized Representative b. Tifle c. Telephone Number d. Signature of Authorized Representative e. Date Signed Application for Federal . r\.717I -W7164 i 1 vw 2. Data Submitted Applicant Identifier 05/15/00 B- 00 -MC -06 -0546 1. Type of Submission: 3. Date Received by State State Application Identifier Application: Non - Construction 4. Date Received by Federal Agency Federal Identifier Preapplication: 5. Applicant Information Legal Name Organizational Unit City of Baldwin Park Community Development Department Address Contact 14403 East Pacific Avenue Tad Mimura, Housing Manager Baldwin Park, CA 91706 (626) 960 -4091 Los Angeles 6. Employer Identification Number (EIN): 7. Type of Applicant: Municipal 8. Type of Application: Type: Continuation 9. Name of Federal Agency: Department of Housing & Urban Development 10. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number. 11. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: Catalog Number. 14 -239 Assistance to first time buyers with low cost financing Assistance Title: HOME Investment Partnership Program (silent seconds) and other related activities. 12. Areas Affected by Project: City of Baldwin Park, County of Los Angeles, State of California 13. Proposed Project 14. Congressional Districts of: Start Date End Date a. Applicant b. Project 07/01/00. 06/30/01 _ 31st 31st 15. Estimated Funding: 16. Is Application Subject to Review by State Executive Order 12372 Process? Review Status: Program not covered a. Federal $426,000 b. Applicant $0 Q State $0 d. Local 17. Is the Applicant Deiinquent on Any Federal Debt? $53,250 No e. Other $0 f. Program Income $0 g. Total $ 479,250 18. To the Kest of my knowledge and belief, all data in this application/preapplication are true and correct, the document has been duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant and the applicant will comply with the attached assurances if the assistance is awarded. a. Typed Name of Authorized Representative b. Title c. Telephone Number d. Signature of Authorized Representative e. Date Signed Appendix C: Certifications CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing -- The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate actions. to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard. Anti - displacement and Relocation Flan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 144(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs. Drug Free Workplace -» It will or will continue to provide a drug -free workplace by: 1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; 2. Establishing an ongoing drug -free awareness program to inform employees about - (a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace; (c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and (d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; 3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1; 4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph I that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will - (a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (b) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction; Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph, 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide' notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant; 6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted: (a) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or (b) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; 7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free workplace through implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Anti - Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan; the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and 3. It will require that the language of paragraph I and 2 of this anti - lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. ' Authority of Jurisdiction -- The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable) and the jurisdiction. possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Consistency with playa -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG and HOME funds are consistent with the strategic plan. Section 3 -- It will comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135. r' Signature /Authorized Official Date Title 2 Specific CDBG Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that: Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105. Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short -term and long -term community development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 Part 570) Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD. Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria: 1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available; 2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds including Section 108 guaranteed loans during program year(s) 2000 -2002, shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period; I Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount against properties owned and .occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements. However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by .a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate - income (not low - income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment. Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing: 1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non- violent civil rights demonstrations; and 2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non - violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction; Compliance With Anti - discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1364 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601 - 3614), and implementing regulations. Lead -Based Paint -- Its n6tifcation, inspection, testing and abatement procedures concerning lead -based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR §570.608; Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws. Signature /Authorized Official Date Title 4 o� Specific HOME Certifications The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that: Tenant Based Rental Assistance -- If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant -based rental assistance: The use of HOME funds for tenant -based rental assistance is an essential element of the participating jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing. Eligible Activities and Costs -- it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as described in 24 CFR § 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for prohibited activities, as described in § 92.214. Appropriate Financial Assistance -- before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing; ...... .... ... . .......... ....... ........ Signature/Authorized Official Date Title 5 APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING AND DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS: A. Lobbying Certification This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a . civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. B. Drug-Free WorkMlace Certification I . By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing the certification. 2. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the agency awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug -Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may . take action authorized under the Drug -Free Workplace Act, 3. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug -free workplace. requirements. 4. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation, State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio stations). If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see paragraph three). 6. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant: Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code) City of Baldwin Park Community Development Department 14403 East Pacific Avenue Baldwin Park, CA 91706 Check _ if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. The certification with regard to the drug -free workplace is required by 24 CFR Part 24, Subpart F. 7. Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug -Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to the following definitions from these rules: "Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules 1 through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15); "Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes; "Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non - Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any controlled substance; "Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a grant, including: (i) All "direct charge" employees; (ii) all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and (iii) temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement; consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in covered. workplaces). i f ,-B-A-LDWI N, P- A- R- K Five -Year Consolidated Plan for FY 2000/01 to FY 2004/05 City of Baldwin Park March 2000 City of Baldwin Park Community Development Department 14403 East Pacific Avenue' Baldwin Park, CA 91706 Consultant to City: Cotfon /Beland /Associates 747 East Green Street, Suite 300 Pasadena, CA 91101 1126.00 Table of Contents Federal Regulation Citation Section Page 11. - Coordinating and Managing the Process ................ 1 1.1 Program Description ... ............................... 1 1.1.1 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 1.1.2 HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) ............. 1 1.2 Consolidated Plan Document ............................. 1 §91.200(6) 1.3 Lead Agency ......................... I .. I ........... 2 §91.100(a)(6) §91.200(6) 11.4 Consultation ......... ............................... 2 §91.105 2. Summary of Citizen Participation Process ................ 5 2.1 Components of Citizen Participation ....................... 5 2.1.1 Public Hearings .. ............................... 6 2.1.2 Draft Consolidated Plan Available for Public Review ....... 6 §91.205 3. Housing and Community Development Needs Assessment . 7 §91.205(a)(6)(d) 3.1 Household Needs ....... ............................... 8, 3.1.1 Demographic and Household Characteristics and Trends .... 8 3.12 Areas of Racial /Ethnic and Low- Income Concentrations .... 17 3.1.3 Special Needs Populations ........................ 23 3.1.4 Estimates of Current Housing Needs ................. 28 3.1.5 Projection of Future Housing Needs .................. 31 §91.205(c) §91.210(c) 3.2 Horn+ 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 Mess Needs ...... ............................... 32 Nature. and Extent of Homelessness .................. 32 Homeless Subpopulations ......................... 33 Needs of Persons Threatened with Homelessness ........ 34 Inventory of Facilities and Services for the Homeless and Persons Threatened with Homelessness ............... 35 City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page i Table of Contents Federal Regulation Citation Section Page §91.210(b) 3.3 Public and Assisted Housing Needs ....................... 37 3.3.1 Tenant -Based Rental Housing Assistance .............. 3 -7 3.3.2 Inventory of Assisted Housing Units .................. 37 §91.205(e), §91.210(a)(b)(e) 3.4 Market Conditions . ............................... I ... 41 3.4.1 Housing Characteristics .......................... 41 3.4.2 Housing Cost ................... • ............. 43 3.4.3 Housing Condition .............................. 45 §91.21 O(e) 3.5 Barriers to Affordable Housing ... . ........ . ........... . 49 3.5.1 Market Constraints .............................. 49 3.5.2 Governmental Constraints ........................ 51 §91.225(a)(1) 3.6 Fair Housing .................... e ............. - ...... 58 �M §91.215(e) 3.7 Comt 3.7.1 3.7.2 3.7.3 3.7.4 3.7.5 nunity Development Needs ......................... 59 Public Housing Non - Housing Needs ................. 59 Economic Development Activities .................... 59 Infrastructure Improvements ....................... 60 Public and Community Facilities ...... . ............. 62 Public and Community Services ..................... 65 92.215(a)(4,5) 4e Housing and Community (Development Strategic Plan ..... 71 4.1 Resources for Housing and Community Development Activities .. 71 91.215(b -f) 4.2 (-lousing and Community Development Obi�ectives and Activities . ............................... 75 4.2.1 Housing Programs .............................. 76 4.2.2 Homeless Programs ............................. 85 4.2.3 Community Development Programs .................. 87 4.2.4 Summary of Five - ''(ear Objectives ................... 96 City of Baldwin Park Page ii 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Table of Contents (Continued) Federal Regulation Citation Section Page 91.215(h)(i) 4.3 Anti - Poverty Strategy and Coordination .................... 98 91.215(g) 4.4 Lead -Based Paint Reduction Strategy ............ ........ 99 91.215(i)(1,2,3) 4.5 Institt 4.5.1 4.5.2 4.5.3 4.5.4 4.5.5 Appendices itional Structure ................................. 100 Public Agencies ............................... 100 Non - Profit Organizations ........................ 101 Private Industry . ............................... 101 Delivery System Gaps and Strategy to Overcome Gaps ... 102 Coordination .. ............................... 102 4.6 Public Housing Resident Initiatives ...................... 103 Appendix A: Continuum of Care Gap Analysis City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page iii Lest of Tables Page I . Population Growth: 1960 -1999 ............ ............................... 9 2. Population by Ethnicity .................. ............................... 10 3. Overcrowded by Tenure ................. ............................... 17 4. Race and Ethnicity by Person and Householder: 1990 ....................... . ... 17 5. Households by Race /Ethnicity and Income: 1990 ............................... 21 6. Orientation and Capacity of Licensed Community Care Facilities _ ... _ .............. 23 7. Housing Assistance Needs of Low and Moderate Income Households ................ 29 8. Percent of Overcrowded Households by Income: 1990 .......................... 30 9. Emergency Assistance Center: January - December 1999 ......................... 33 10, Tenant -based Section 8: Certificates and Vouchers ............................. 37 11. Assisted Rental Housing Inventory .......................................... 39 12. Unit Size and Distribution for Assisted Housing .. ............................... 40 13. Housing by Structure Type: 1990 -1999 .... ............................... 41 14. Comparison of Median Home Sale Prices Baldwin Park and Surrounding Communities .... 43 15. Affordable Home Prices by Income Category ..... ............. . ............... 44 16. Range of Apartment Rental Rates ........... ............................... 44 17. Age of Housing - 1990 .................. ............................... 45 18. Agencies and Resources Available in Elimination or Monitoring of Childhood Lead Poisoning .. ............................... 47 19. Number of Housing Units with LBP Occupied by Lower Income Households ............ 48 20. Residential Development Standards ......... ............................... 54 21. Typical Development Fees for a Multi - Family Project (1995) ....................... 56 22. Public and Private Resources Available for Housing and Community Development Activities . 72 23. Summary of Housing .Needs and Five -Year Objectives ........................... 84 24_ Summary of Five -Year Community Development Needs .......................... 93 25. Summary of Specific Homeless /Special Needs Populations Objectives ................ 96 26. Summary of Specific Housing and Community Development Objectives ............... 97 City of Baldwin Park Page iv 2000 -20015 Consolidated Plan List of Figures Page 1. Share of Population by Ethnicity - Baldwin Park and the Region - 1990 ................ 10 2. Percent of Population by Age Group - Baldwin Park and the Region - 1990 ... ......... 11 3. Comparison of Household Types - Baldwin Park and the Region - 1990 ............. 13 4. Percent of Overcrowded Housing - Baldwin Park and the Region - 1990 ................ 16 5. Concentration of Hispanic Households ............................... . ...... 18 6. Concentration of Asian Households ..... ............................... I ... 19 7. Low and Moderate Income Areas ........... ............................... 22- 8. Percentage of Housing Stock by Tenure - Baldwin Park and the Region - 1990 .......... 42 City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page v r City of Baldwin Park Page vi 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Section 1. Coordinating and Managing the Process 1.1 Program Descriptions The 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan for the City of Baldwin Park satisfies the statutory HUD requirements of the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership programs. 1.1.1 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) The CDBG program was initiated by the Housing and Community Development Act (HCDA) of 1974. The primary objective of this program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. Regulations governing the CDBG program also require that each activity undertaken with CDBG funds meet one of the following three broad national objectives: • Benefit low and moderate income persons; • Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight; or • Meet other community development needs having a particular urgency. 1.1.2 HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) The HOME program was created as part of the 1990 National Affordable Housing Act. The HOME program provides federal funds for the development and rehabilitation of affordable rental and ownership housing for low and moderate income households, replacing a series of programs previously funded by HUD. The program gives the grantee flexibility to fund a wide range of affordable housing activities. through housing partnerships with private industry and nonprofit organizations. 1.2 Consolidated Plan Document The consolidated Plan is a planning document that identifies Baldwin Park's overall housing and community development needs, and outlines a strategy to address those needs. The Plan must include the following components: • An assessment of the jurisdiction's housing and community development needs and market conditions; ' City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 1 • A strategy that establishes priorities for addressing the identified housing and community development needs; and • A one -year action plan that outlines the intended use of resources. HUD regulations require that the needs assessment and housing and community development strategy cover a three- to five -year planning period. This Consolidated Plan covers the period July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2005. The One -Year Action Plan is updated annually and is bound under separate cover. «. g The City of Baldwin Park Community Development Department serves as the lead agency in coordinating the preparation of the Consolidated Plan. 1.4 Consultation The following City departments, community -based organizations, and housing and service providers contributed to the development of the 2000.2005 Consolidated Plan through direct coordination and interviews, as well as through the various avenues of citizen participation described latex in Section 2, Summary of Citizen Participation Process. Housing Programs • Baldwin Park Community Development Department • Baldwin Park Horsing Authority Homeless Services • Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) • Los Angeles County Mental Health Services (MHS) • East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless Lead -Based Paint Hazard Reduction • County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services (DHS) - Child and Adolescent Health Program Economic Development • Baldwin Park Redevelopment Agency • Baldwin Park Chamber of Commerce • Los Angeles County Health and Human Services Agency, CaIWORKS program City of Baldwin Park Page 2 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan City Public Works, Facilities, and Public Safety • Police Department • Public Works • Recreation and Community Services Department Public and Supportive Services • Baldwin Park Family Service Center • Baldwin Park Community Food Center • YWCA -WINGS • Santa Anita Family Service • Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc. (PFHE) • VNA Foundation, Mano a Mano program - - -- - -..... City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 3 t. City of Baldwin Park Page 4 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Section 2. Summary of Citizen Participation Process The City encourages and solicits the participation of its residents and other local agencies/ governments in the process of identifying housing and community development needs in Baldwin Park and prioritizing the expenditure of CDBG funds. 2.1 Components of Citizen Participation To encourage citizen participation in the development of the 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan, the Baldwin Park Community Development Department took a series of actions: 1. Joint Meetings with the Housing/CDBG Advisory Committee and Recreation and Community Services Commission on: • October 7, 1999 • November 4, 1999 • December 2, 1999 • January 6, 2000 • February 3, 2000 • March 2, 2000 During the meetings, the Housing/CDBG Advisory Committee and Recreation and Community Services Commission discussed housing and community development needs, reviewed requests for funding, and made recommendations to the City Council for funding allocations. 2. Public Hearing - on February 2, 2000, conducted by the City Council to determine housing and community development needs. 3. A 30 -day public review period ending May 3, 2000 to accept public comments on the Draft Consolidated Plan and One -Year Action Plan. 4. Public Hearing - on May 3, 2000, conducted by the City Council to approve the Consolidated Plan and One -Year Action Plan. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 5 2.1.1 Public Hearings The City provides citizens with advance notice of all meetings related to the CDBG program and make copies of all related materials available for public review as soon as the notice is published. Notice of all public hearings are published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune at least 10 days prior to the hearing date. Comments received during the public hearings and 30 -day public review period will be addressed in the final Consolidated PIan. 2.1.2 Draft Consolidated Plan Available for Public Review The Draft Consolidated Plan and One -Year Action Plan are available for public review for a 30 -day period beginning April 3, 2000 and ending May 2, 2000. The Draft Plan will be available at the following location: Baldwin Park City Hall, Office of the City Clerk 14403 East Pacific Avenue Baldwin Park Written comments on the Draft Consolidated Plan and Action Plan will be addressed in the final Consolidated Plan. City of Baldwin Park Page 6 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Section 3. Housing and Community Development Needs Community Context The land that is now Baldwin Park was originally part of the San Gabriel Mission, which was established in 1771 by the Franciscan padres. Cattle grazed the land until the late- I800s, when the effects of a severe drought greatly impacted ranching activities. Soon after, farmer - squatters settled north of Ramona Boulevard, planted vineyards and pepper trees, and named their community "Pleasant ValIey." In 1880, the town's name was changed to Vineland, with the town center at the general store, today the corner of Los Angeles and La Rica Streets, only a few blocks north of the current City Hall. By 1912, the entire community was called Baldwin Park, and the Pacific Electric Railroad tracks ran east and west through the center of town. As urban growth continued, cattle- grazing activities eventually disappeared. Today, condominiums line the former Pacific Electric Red Car route along Ramona Boulevard reflecting the City's transformation from a ranching community to an urban community of predominantly residential uses. The majority of Baldwin Park's housing growth occurred during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1980s. In the early 1980s, the construction of multi- family units was far outnumbering the construction of single - family homes. For every one single - family home added to the City, almost five apartment or condominium units were constructed. In August 1987, the City adopted a moratorium which curbed multi- family development. This moratorium was lifted in 1989 upon adoption of new General Plan which reduced the extent and density of future multi - family housing in the City. During the 1990s, residential growth was fairly limited, and relatively balanced between single- and multi - family units. Residential design guidelines and establishment of a Design Review process . have improved the quality of residential development in the City. As of January 1999, the City had' an estimated housing stock of 17,447 units, including 13,312 single - family units, 3,471 multi - family units, 402 mobile homes, and 262 other units.' Major commercial and industrial development in Baldwin Park is adjacent to the San Gabriel River Freeway (I -605) and San Bernardino (I -10) Freeway, traversing the City in a north -south and east - west direction, respectively. Baldwin Park's corporate limits today encompass an area of approximately 4,337 acres of land and the estimated 1999 population was 76,286 persons. The employment base yields about 18,200 jabs. According to the Census, "Other" units include vans, campers, houseboats, and other non - traditional units used for Dousing. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 7 The service sector accounts for 33% of total employment in Baldwin Park and manufacturing sector accounts for an additional 23% of total employment. This'section presents an overall assessment of the housing and community development needs in the City of Baldwin Park. This needs assessment provides the foundation for establishing priorities and allocdiing federal, state and local resources to address the identified needs. 3.1 Household Needs 3.1.1 Demographic and Household Characteristics and Trends Demographic and household characteristics and trends affect demand and supply for housing in a community. Understanding the growth, age distribution, racial/ethnic composition, and employment trends help evaluate the extent of housing needs with regard to availability and affordability. Demographic Trends Population Growth Los Angeles County continues to be ranked among the fastest growing regions in California. Between 1970 and 1995, Los Angeles County's population grew 30 %, from approximately 7.0 million in 1970 to 9.3 million in 1995. Within the County, the San Gabriel Valley is one of the fastest growing regions. Between 1970 and 1995, the San Gabriel Valley's population grew 60% — twice the County rate - from 950,000 in 1970 to 1.5 million in 1995. Since Baldwin Park's incorporation in 1956, there have been two periods of rapid growth, the period 1960 -1970 and the period 1980 -1990. From 1960 to 1970, Baldwin Park's population grew from 33,951 to 47, 285, an increase of 39% due largely to single- family housing construction. There was very little building activity during the 1970s. However, from 1980 to 1990 the City grew from 50,544 to 69,330 persons, an increase of 37 %, largely due to multi- family housing construction and increasing household size. Table 1 summarizes population growth in Baldwin Park for the period 1960-1999. City of Baldwin Park Page 8 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Table 1 Population Growth: 1960-1999 Year Total Population Population Increase Percent Increase 1960 33,951 — - -- 1970 47,285 13,334 39% 1980 50,544 3,269 7% 1990 69,330 18,776 37% 1998 (est.) 76286 6,956 10% Source: U. S. Census (1960 - 1990); and State Department of Finance, 1999 Population and Housing Estimates. Rake and i thnidty The greater Los Angeles metropolitan area is known for its diverse and changing ethnic population. Ethnic diversity in a community can affect housing needs and preferences. Different people may have different preferences for family size or structure which affect the type of housing needed. Therefore, understanding the ethnic makeup of a community can lead to a better understanding of housing needs. With the population increase over the past decade, a corresponding change in its ethnic makeup has occurred. In 1980, the two most prevalent groups were Whites, with a 35% share, and Hispanics with a 58% share. By 1990, Hispanics had risen to 71%, while Whites had declined to 15 %. Meanwhile, Asians tripled from 4% to 11 %, while Blacks and Native Americans remained at I% as shown in Table 2. These demographic shifts are not only limited to the City of Baldwin Park; Los Angeles County and the East San Gabriel Valley have also seen changes in the ethnic composition of their population since 1980. As shown in Figure 1, the population of Los Angeles County and East San Gabriel Valley is comprised of approximately two -fifths Hispanic and two -fifths White. Los Angeles County is 10% Black versus only 5% for the East San Gabriel Valley. However, the East San Gabriel Valley has 13% Asian versus 10% for the County. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 9 Table 2 Population by Ethnicity Ethnicity 1980 1990 Change 1980 -1990 Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Hispanic 29,363 58% 49,051 71% 19,688 67% Non - Hispanic White 17,920 35% 10,531 15% -7.389 -41% Non - Hispanic Asian 2,150 4% 7,910 11% 5,760 268% Non- Hispanic Black 594 1% 1,443 2% 849 143% Non - Hispanic American Indian 500 1% 246 0% -254 -50% Non- Hispanic Other 27 0% 149 0% 122 452% Total 50,554 100% 69,330 100% 18,776 37% Source: U.S. Census (1980, 1990) 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 2p% 10% 0% Figure 1 Share of Population by Ethnicity Baldwin Park and the Region -1990 SP ESGV LAC ❑ Hap El White ■ Black ® Asian I@ Oaw BP = Baldwin Park; ESGV = East San Gabriel Valley; LAC = Los Angeles County , City of Baldwin Park Page 10 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Age Characteristics The changing age distribution of a population is an important factor driving current and future housing needs. For example, if a community has an aging population, it may become important to provide more senior citizen housing. Similarly, if a community has an increasingly younger population of persons below ages 18, it may signal the demand for more or larger single - family housing. Within this context, age characteristics can drive current and future housing needs. Baldwin Park can be characterized as having a relatively younger population, with a median age of 25.6 years in 1990. The median age of Los Angeles County (34.8) and East San Gabriel Valley (29.5) was significantly higher. The City's younger median age is due to primarily to its larger share of persons under 18 (35 %) as compared to the County (28 %) and East San Gabriel Valley (30 %) as shown in Figure 2. For persons ages 18 to 44, the City does not differ from the region. However, for persons over age 45, the gap widens again with 19% of the City's population over 45 versus 26% for the County and 25% for the East San Gabriel Valley. 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Figure 2 Percent of Population by Age Group Baldwin Park and the Region -1990 BP ESGV LAC ❑ X18 1 8-24 ® 25-44 45-64 ■ 65+ BP = Baldwin Park; ESGV = East San Gabriel Valley; LAC = Los Angeles County City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 11 Employment Trends Labor and employment characteristics have a direct impact upon current and future housing needs within Baldwin Park. Different industries and occupations within a particular industry often translate into different wage levels. These differences in wages directly impact a household's ability to afford certain types of housing, the ability to rent or own housing, and the ability'to adequately maintain housing. According to the 1990 U.S. Census, the Baldwin Park had a civilian labor force of 31,233 with 28,573 (persons 16 years and older) employed persons over age 16 and an unemployment rate of 8.5 %. This is slightly higher than the regional average. In comparison, the East San Gabriel Valley region had an unemployment rate of 6.2 %, while Los Angeles County had 7.4 %. Employment of City residents is significantly different from East San Gabriel Valley and the County as follows: Baldwin Park has 29% of persons working as operators, fabricators and laborers — twice that of East San Gabriel Valley (17 %) and the County (14 %) Baldwin Park's share of managerial and professional occupations (13 %) is only half of East San Gabriel Valley (26 %) and one -third that of Los Angeles County (37 %). Baldwinn Park has a higher share of persons working in production, craft and repair (15 %) than East San Gabriel Valley (12 %) and the County (10 %) These patterns suggest that Baldwin Park has a traditional "blue collar" workforce, which typically is associated with more modest wages than other occupations. The Census also tabulates where the City residents work, by major industry. In analyzing these industries, several points are particularly noteworthy: Baldwin Park has a relatively larger share of residents employed in manufacturing (30 %a) versus East San Gabriel Valley (22 %) and the County (20 %). The City's share of its workforce employed in wholesale /retail trade (20 %) is equal to that of East San Gabriel Valley (22 %) and the County (20 %). Lastly, approximately 20% of City residents are employed in the professional and service industries, versus 24% for the East San Gabriel Valley and 27% for the County. In terms of future employment prospects, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) projects employment growth in most major' industries from 1990 through the year 2010. The only exceptions to this pattern are the agriculture and mining industries, where declines in employment are predicted. Zero employment growth is also predicted in the manufacturing sector. City of Baldwin Park Page 12 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Three of the four major industries in which most City residents work are projected to grow from 1990 through 2010. Wholesale and retail employment are expected to increase 41 %, while all other service industries are expected to grow by 70 %. Household Trends Household Composition The Census defines household as all persons who share one housing unit. Families are a subset of households and include persons living together who are related through blood, marriage or adoption. Single- households refer to persons living alone, except for individuals living in retirement or convalescent homes, dormitories, prisons, or other group homes. Other households are unrelated individuals living together, such as roommates. Figure 3 compares households in Baldwin Park with the surrounding region. As shown, the City's distribution of household types is different from the region. 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10 %. 0% Figure 3 Comparison of Household Types Baldwin Park and the Region - 1990 BP ESGV LAC Families a Singles ■ Other BP = Baldwin Park: ESGV = East San Gabriel Valley; LAC = Los Angeles County In 1990, the City of Baldwin Park had 13,923 households, approximately 86% were families and 1 I %a single - households. In comparison, Los Angeles County households consisted of 66% families and 26% single- households, while households in East Stan Gabriel Valley consisted of approximately 80% families and 15% single- households. City of Baldwin Park 2000.2005 Consolidated Plan Page 13 In terms of special households, several trends are notable and are discussed in detail later in this report: The number of large households (with S or more members) has risen 65% and the percentage of large households has increased from 28% in 1980 to 38% in 1990. The number ofelderly households has increased slightly although the proportion of elderly households within the City declined from 13% in 1980 to I I% in 1990. The number offemale- headed families has increased and the percentage of female-headed households within the city increased from 14% in 1980 to 16% in 1990. Household Size Increasing household size has become an issue in Baldwin Park over the past decade due to its implications for overcrowding and corresponding demand on City services. The City's average household size has increased 21% over the past 15 years from 3.58 in 1980. The California Department of Finance estimates that the City's average household size in 1999 increased still further to 4.48, the fifth highest among all cities in the County, behind Maywood (4.63), South El Monte (4.70), Cudahy (4.75), and Bell Gardens (4.79). The trend toward rising average household size is also occurring across the County_ The average household size in Los Angeles County has risen over the past decade, from 2.68 in 1980, to 2.91 in 1990, and to 3.11 in 1999. . Increasing household size in Baldwin Park is a complex issue which is caused by several factors: (1) the presence of larger families; (2) changing demographics; and (3) the presence of subfamilies; and (4) income levels. Uncovering the reasons for the rising household size is important given its implications for overcrowding. The first three issues are addressed in this section. Changing demographics have also affected the average household size. Over the past decade, the Hispanic share of the City's population increased from 58% to 71 %, Whites declined from 35% to 15 %, and Asians increased from 4% to I I% of the population. As a result, White households which averaged 2.7 persons were replaced by Hispanic and Asian households which averaged over 4.0 persons per household. Besides the issue of family size and demographics, increasing household size is also affected by the presence of subfamilies and the presence of extended families. Both are typically caused by income issues, cultural preferences, or many other factors. Persons, relatives or families may double up in order to afford housing. Extended families may also develop when elderly parents move in with their children. The Census defines "subfamilies" as either a married 'couple with or without never- married children under 18 years old, or a single - parent with never - married children under 18 years old, who are living in a household and are related to the householder or the householder's spouse. Baldwin Park had City of Baldwin Park Page 14 2000 -2005 Consolidated flan 1,894 subfamilies in 1990. Thus, subfamilies lived in 11.4% of the City households during 1990 versus 4.3% in 1980. This is a much higher share than the region. In Los Angeles County, 5.2% of its households contained subfamilies; while in East San Gabriel Valley, 6.9% of households had subfamilies. The complex issue of household size can be better understood by examining the type of residents currently living within a household. Households in the City have the same share of householders and spouses (about 1.5 to 1.6 persons) compared to the County and East San Gabriel Valley. The main difference is in children and other relatives. The City has an average of 1.8 children per household, which is 50% to 80% higher than the County and East San Gabriel Valley. The City has twice the average number of other relatives in a household than the County and East San Gabriel Valley. Other relatives may include siblings, parents and grandparents, etc. Taken together, these factors explain why the City households are much larger than the region. Later in this section, the impact of the City's larger households will be discussed in relation to overcrowding. Housing Overcrowding Although standards change over time and differ from place to place, the idea has emerged that adequate space is critical to obtaining a satisfactory level of housing. Generally, density of occupancy is influenced by.many factors, including household income, housing supply and price, demographics and household structure, and social and cultural patterns. Density in housing is usually measured by the number of persons per room, and overcrowding is typically defined as an occupied unit with more than one person per room. Severe overcrowding is defined as an occupied unit with more than 1.5 persons per room. As shown in Figure 4, 37% of all units were overcrowded in 1990, of which 22% were severely overcrowded. Baldwin Park had the sixth highest level of overcrowding in Los Angeles County. In comparison, 19% of households in Los Angeles County and 16% of households in the East San Gabriel Valley were overcrowded. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 15 r 25% 20% 15% 10.% 5% 0% f=igure 4 Percent of Overcrowded Housing Baldwin Park and the Region - 1990 BP ESGV LAC g Moderate Overcrowding ® Severe Overcrowding BP = Baldwin Park; ESGV = East San Gabriel Valley; LAC = Los Angeles County In Baldwin Park, overcrowding is especially acute for renter - households. As shown in Table 3, the 1990 Census showed that approximately 47% of the City's renter - occupied units were currently overcrowded versus approximately 31 % of owner- occupied housing units. Even more interesting was the fact that severely overcrowded units comprised 60% of all overcrowded units in the City and half of all overcrowding was in multi - family units. Household overcrowding places unique constraints upon local government. As the number of residents increases, so do the demands placed upon City services (i.e., schools, police and fire) and circulation infrastructure. Moreover, overcrowding also presents special problems for housing in that it leads to accelerated deterioration. Given that population growth will continue to exceed housing, the issue of overcrowded housing will remain pertinent for Baldwin Park. City of Baldwin Park Page 76 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Table 3 Overcrowding by Tenure Housing Status Owner- Occupied Renter- Occupied Total Households Not Crowded 6,870 3,516 10,386 Moderate .Overcrowding 1,431 1,111 2,542 Severe Overcrowding 1,687 1,999 3,686 #Occupied Units 9,988 6,626 16,614 #Overcrowded 3,118 3,110 6.228 % Overcrowded 31% 47% 37% Source: 1990 U.S. Census STF1A 3.7.2 Areas of Racial /Ethnic and Low - Income Concentrations Racial/Ethnic Concentrations As shown in Table 4, the population in Baldwin Park was comprised of 70% Hispanic persons. At 15% of the total population, White was the second largest racial/ethnic group.in the City. The Asian population grew by two- and - one -half times between 1980 and 1990; Asians constituted 11 % of the population of Baldwin Park in 1990. Blacks and other racial/ethnic groups constituted only a small proportion of the population. Figure 5 and Figure 6 shag the concentration of Hispanic households and Asian households in Baldwin Park by block group, respectively. Concentration is defined as block groups with above the County averages --- 26.2% for Hispanic households and 8.9% for Asian households. Table 4 Race and Ethnicity by Person and Householder: 1990 Rice/ Ethnicity Persons Households Number % of Total Dumber % of Total Asian 7,930 11%. 1,928 12% Black 1,556 2 %n 526 3% Hispanic 48,794 71% 10,219 62% White 10,643 15% 3,828 23% Other 407 1 % 81 1 % Total 69,330 100% 16,582 100% Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, 1990 Census Report. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidates! 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Income Definitions For purposes of housing and community development resource programming, HUD has established the following income definitions based on the Median Family Income (MFI) for a given Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA): • Extremely Low Income: 0 -30% of County MFI • Low Income: 31 -50% of County MFI • Moderate Income: 51 -80% of County MFI • Middle Income: 81 -95% of County MFI Income Distribution Based on the HUD income definitions specified above, 30% of the City's total households in 1990 were within Extremely Low Income (0 -30% MFI) and Low Income (31 -50% MFI) levels, 22% were within Moderate Income (51 -80% MFI), and 48% of the households had incomes above 80% of County MFI. The proportion of households with lower and moderate incomes was higher among White and Hispanic households than for all City households as a group: 54% of White households, 56% of Hispanic households. Other racial /ethnic groups had a smaller proportion of lower and moderate income households: 32% of Asian households, 44% of BIack households, and 49% of "Other" households. (see Table 5). . Use of CDBG funds on public improvements can occur primarily in income - eligible areas. The CDBG program. defines income eligibility as any block group or census tract with 51 % or more of the population earning incomes Iess than 80% of the Area MFI Figure 7 illustrates the income- eligible areas in Baldwin Park by block group. r City of Baldwin Park Page 20 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Table 5 Households by Race/Ethnicity and Income: 1990 Households Total Households % of Total Households % Of Extremely Low and Lwow Incomes (0 -50% MFQ % of Moderate Income (51 -80% MFI) 96 Of Middle /Upper Incomes (n80% MFI) White 3,828 23% 34% 20% 46% Hispanic 10,219 62% 32% 24% 44% Black 526 3% 20% 22% 56% Asian 1,92$ 12% 18% 14% 68% Other 81 1 % 14% 35% 51% All Households 16,582 100% 30% 22% 48% Source: HUD CHAS Data Book, based an 1990 Census. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 21 .•��� °! 04.AO y T1 ` • • ! 04,8U �•i Rr 33130 1404 yy . +� : N'' , �►I City w407 00 , Industry 3.1.3 Special Needs Populations Certain segments of the population may have more difficulty in finding decent, affordable housing due to special needs. In Baldwin Park, these "special needs" groups include the elderly, disabled persons, large households, female- headed households, persons with drug and/or alcohol addiction, and persons with AIDS and related diseases. An overview of licensed community care facilities in Baldwin Park that serve some of the special needs groups is provided in Table 6, followed by a detailed discussion of each of the special needs groups. Additional discussions on the services and facilities that cater to the needs of the special needs population are provided in Section 3.9, Community Development Needs. As shown in Table 6, there are 16 licensed community care facilities located in Baldwin Park, with a total capacity of 163 beds. Table 6 Orientation and Capacity of Licensed Community Care Facilities Age Total Number of Facilities Total Capacity (in number of beds /persons) Specialized Care' (Capacity in number of beds) Mentally J. Disabled Develop - mentally Disabled Non - Ambulatory Age 0-77 Small family home' 2 4 - - -. ___ 2 Group home' 5 58 Age 18 -59 Adult Residential` 8 95 71 24 - - -- Age 60+ Elderly Residential 1 46 - - -- - - -- 4 Total 16 163 71 24 6 Source: State of California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division, October 1, 1999. Notes: 1. The specialized care columns are not mutually exclusive. For example, a facility may have a total capacity of 10 beds," with 8 beds for developmentally disabled children and 4 of the 10 beds are designed to accommodate non- ambulatory children. 2. Group homes provide specialized treatment for persons under age 18. Group home residents are referred by the Department of Children and Family Services as well as the Probation Department. 3. Small family homes provide care to children in licensees' awn homes. Small family residents are usually children on probation, developmentally disabled children, children with other special needs, and some foster children. 4. Adult residential facilities provide care for persons age 18 to 59 years including both developmentally disabled adults and persons suffering from mental illness or psychiatric disorders. 5. Elderly residential facilities provide care for persons age 60 and above. r, City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 23 Elderly and Frail Elderly The population over 65 years of age is considered elderly and has four main concerns: • Income: People over 65 are usually retired and living on a fixed income; • Health Care: Because the elderly have a higher rate of illness, health care is important; • Transportation: Many seniors use public transit; and • . Housing: Many live alone and rent. These characteristics indicate a need for smaller, lower cost housing units with easy access to transit and health care facilities. According to the Comprehensive HousingAffordahility Strategy (CHAS) Databook (special Census tabulations for HUD), Baldwin Park had 1,731 elderly households (445 renters and 1,286 owners) residing in the City. Of the elderly households identified by the CHAS Databook, 417 were lower and moderate income renters (less than 80% of the area MFI) and 1,020 were lower and moderate income owners. In terms of housing overpayment, 68% of elderly renters and 21 % of elderly owners were paying more than 30% of their income for housing. The City has attempted to meet the special needs of its elderly population through the construction of the 12 -unit Robert McNeill public housing project for seniors. In addition, the City's Housing Authority has Section 8 contracts with apartments which cater to the elderly. The 77 -unit Clark Terrace and 74 -unit TELACU Apartments both have Section 8 contracts and are exclusively occupied by elderly households. The housing needs ofthe elderly also include supportive housing, such as intermediate care facilities, group homes, and other housing that includes a planned service component. Needed services include personal care, housekeeping, meals, personal emergency response, and transportation. As identified in Table 6, there is one state licensed residential facility for ambulatory and non- ambulatory seniors but no adult day care facility to serve the elderly population in Baldwin Park. The elderly residential facility within the City has a capacity of only 6 beds, with 4 beds available to non - ambulatory clients. This figure is slightly lower than the 1990 Census figure of 1,852 households due to differences in the method of computation. City of Baldwin Park Page 24 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Disabled Persons Disabled persons cover a wide range of mental and physical disabilities. Physical disabilities can hinder access to conventional housing units. Moreover, physical and mental disabilities can also prevent persons from earning adequate income. Therefore, the disabled population is considered more vulnerable and thus in need of special housing needs. Physically and Developmentally Disabled The 1990 Census also provides information on persons with a work disability, self care or mobility limitation. In 1990, Baldwin Park was home to 4,057 persons with either a mobility or self care limitation. In addition, 2,695 persons had a work disability, of which 1,759 were prevented from working. Typically, persons with mobility limitations are physically disabled. The definition of developmental disability relates to a person's score on standardized intelligence tests.. Persons with IQ below 70 are typically defined as developmentally disabled. Other conditions and complications may also be present. According to the Association of Retarded Citizens, the nationally accepted percentage of the population which can be defined as developmentally disabled is I to 3 %. Persons with physical and developmental impairments often require special housing. This special housing needs falls into two general categories -- (1) physical design to address mobility impairments, and (2) social, educational, and medical support to address developmental impairments. Many developmentally disabled persons can live and work independently within a conventional housing environment. More severely disabled individuals require a group living environment where supervision is provided. The most severely affected individuals may require an institutional environment where medical attention and physical therapy are provided. The San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center indicated that there are currently 275 developmentally disabled clients residing in Baldwin Park; disabilities include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, , epilepsy and autism. The San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center provides support groups serving many different language and cultural groups: • Alcance - Spanish - speaking group for parents with young children with disabilities; • Alianza - Spanish - speaking group for families with members who are developmentally disabled (all ages); • Chinese Parents Support Group; • Korean Parents Support Group; • Lucero - Spanish - speaking group for families with members who are developmentally disabled (all ages); , REACH (English Support Group) - for parents with young children with disabilities; and Vietnamese Parents Support Group City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 25 T, According to the State Department of Social Services there are four community care facilities in Baldwin Park which serve the supportive housing needs of developmentally disabled adults. Developmentally disabled clients may be served through small family homes for youth, adult and elderly residential care facilities, and adult day care facilities. Licensed community care facilities in Baldwin Park have the capacity to provide supportive housing for 24 developmentally disabled clients. There is no community care facility in Baldwin Park that provides supportive housing for physically disabled persons. Severely Mentally III Severe mental illness includes the diagnoses of psychoses (e.g. schizophrenia) and the major affective disorders (e.g. bipolar, major depression). Also, the illness must qualify as chronic, meaning that it has existed for at least one year. According to national estimates, approximately 1 % of the adult population meets a definition of severe mental illness on the basis of diagnosis, duration, and disability. Using these general estimates, approximately 450 Baldwin Park residents may currently suffer from severe mental illness. The major barrier to stable, decent housing for the seriously mentally ill is the availability of affordable housing. A substantial majority of persons in this population depend solely on Social Security Insurance payments. With this limited income, few persons in this population can afford ry rental housing on the open market. The lack of access to affordable housing often leads to mentally ill persons being homeless, near - homeless, or living in unstable and/or substandard housing situations. At present, there is a limited range of community -based rehabilitative and supportive housing options for persons not in crisis who need living accommodations. As shown earlier in Table 6 residential care facilities for the severely mentally ill in Baldwin Park include 71 beds in four adult residential facilities for adults ages 18 -59. Los Angeles County Department. of Mental Health reports that 75 percent of their clients for outpatient clinics are adults and 25 percent are children. Between 1987 and 1997, the proportion of outpatient adults dropped from 80 percent of the total to 75 percent while the proportion of outpatient children increased from 20 percent to 25 percent. This indicates that providing mental health care for children is a growing need. Female - Headed Households Single - parent households require special consideration and assistance because of their greater need for day care, health care, and other facilities. Female - headed households with children in particular tend to have lower incomes, thus limiting housing availability for this group. According to the 1990 Census, Baldwin Park had 2,724 single parent families with children which constituted 16% of all households. Of this total, 1;952 were female- headed. This total does not include an additional 853 subfamilies (female headed households with children who are doubling up with relatives). The . City of Baldwin Park Page 26 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan financial vulnerability of this group is evident in that 38% of these households were living below the poverty line. The City encourages the continued use of rent subsidies for housing female - headed households with children. However, the inadequacy of sole reliance on this approach is evidenced in that there is currently a very long waiting list for rent subsidies. In the meantime, many families are doubling up with relatives in order to afford housing. To secure employment, affordable child care is important to a parent. The City assists in providing for the child care needs of female- headed households by dedicating a portion of their CDBG monies to a Voucher Child Care Program for low income families. Large Households Large households, those with five or more persons, are often considered a group with special housing needs due to their income and the lack of adequately sized and affordable housing. As a result, large households often must live in overcrowded units, which in turn accelerates deterioration of the structure. According to the 1990 Census, there are 6,362 large households in Baldwin Park. The CHAS Datahook provides data on the financial status of large renter households. Unfortunately, no comparable information is provided for owner - occupied households. Of the 2,617 Iarge renter households, 67% were earning lower and moderate incomes and 44 % were paying more than 30% of their income for housing. Moreover, approximately 84% of large renter households were overcrowded. People with HIV Infection and AIDS According to statistics provided by the AIDS Epidemiology Unit of the Los Angeles County Department ofHealth Services, cumulatively through November 30,1999, there have been 132 adult AIDS cases recorded in Baldwin Park. The racial/ethnic breakdown of these cases is as follows: 20% White, 7% Black, 86 % Hispanic, and 10% Asian. The gender breakdown of these cases was 87% male and 13% female. All reported AIDS cases in Baldwin Park were for adults age 20 and above_. As. of November 1999, the County recorded a case - fatality rate of approximately 64 % in Baldwin Park, leaving 48 persons currently living with AIDS. Persons with HIV infection and AIDS require a broad range of services, including counseling, medical care, and in -home care, transportation, and food. The National Commission on AIDS publishes Housing and the HIV /AIDS Epidemic: Recommendations for Action which contains percentages for the range of the number of HIV- infected people who are in danger of becoming homeless. The Commission estimates that approximately one -third to one -half of all people infected with AIDS are either homeless or are in imminent danger of becoming homeless. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 27 Most available HIV /AIDS planning documents do not attempt to estimate or project housing needs. Several reports, however, have estimated that 5% of all people with HIV infection may need 90 days of temporary shelter during the course of a year, and that 5% Ofpersons with AIDS need group home or long -term residential placement of up to 12 months. '_ AIDS services are funded by the County ofLos Angeles Department of Health Services through Title I of the Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act of 1990, and include primary health care, mental health counseling, in -home care and treatment services, dental, case management, recreation/social, outreach and education, and transportation services. The following organizations also provide services for persons infected with HIV and AIDS in San Gabriel Valley: • Office of AIDS Coordination, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services • Bienestar/Pomona • East Valley Community Health Center, Pomona • The Serra Project, HIV /AIDS Shelters - San Gabriel Alcohol/Other Drug ,Abuse Alcohol/other drug abuse (AODA) is defined as excessive and impairing use of alcohol or other drugs, including addiction. The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism estimates the number of men with drinking problems (moderate or severe abuse) at 14 to 16 % of the adult male population, and the number of women with similar problems at 6 %. Abusers of alcohol and other drugs have special housing needs during treatment and recovery, Group quarters typically provide appropriate settings for treatment and recovery. Affordable rental units provide housing during the transition to a responsible lifestyle. 3.1.4 Estimates of Current Housing Needs Table 7 summarizes the housing assistance needs of lower and moderate income. households (80 percent MFI) in Baldwin Park by household tenure (owner /renter), household type (elderly, small /large family), and "housing problems." This tabulation of households with "housing problems" includes those that: 1) occupy units with physical defects (lacking complete kitchen or bathroom); 2) live in overcrowded conditions (housing units with more than one person per room); 3) have a housing cost burden, including utilities, exceeding 30% of gross income; or 4) have a severe housing cost burden, including utilities, exceeding 50% of gross income. City of Baldwin Park Page 28 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Table 7 Housing Assistance Needs of Low and Moderate Income Households Household by Type, Income, & Housing Problem Renters Owners Total Hhds Elderly Small Families Large Families Total Renters Elderly Total Owners Extremely Low Income (0-30% MFI) 269 687 545 1,709 305 8041 2513 • with any housing problem 74% 91% 100% 87% 39% 67% 80% • with cost burden > 30% 74% 86% 89% 81% 36% 64% 76% % with cost burden > 50% 40% 74% .79% 67% 22% 51% 62% Low Income (31 -50% MFI) 81 562 612 1,382 321 1,1381 2,520 • with any housing problem 73% 93% 97% 92% 16% 60% 78% • with cost burden > 309'a 73% 83% 75% 79% 13% 49% 65% % with cost burden > 50% 16% 23% 13% 21% 2% 29% 24% Moderate Income (51 -80% MFI) 67 730 606 1,567 290 2,072 3,639 • with any housing problem 66% 73% 98% 80% 10% 66% 72% • with cost burden > 30% 52% 50% 36% 43% 10% 47% 45% % with cost burden ,> 50% 0% 41% 3% 4% 3% 12% 9% Total Lower and Moderate Income Households 417 1,979 1,763 4,658 916 4,014 8,672 Total Households 445 2,772 2,617 1 6,513 1 1,286 10,093 16,606 % with any housing problem 68% 1 68% 929'0 1 76% 1 21% 51% 61%1 Abbreviation: Hhds = Households. Note: data presented in this table is based on special tabulations from sample Census data. The number of households in each category usually deviates slightly from the 100% count due to the need to extrapolate sample data out to total households. Interpretations of this data should focus on the proportion of households in need of assistance rather than on precise numbers. Source: HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) Databook, 1993. According to these criteria, 61 % of the City households experienced some kind ofhousing problems. The housing assistance needs among renters (76% of 6,513 renter- households) were greater than among owners (51 % of 10,093 owner - households). Among the household types, large family tenants were most likely to experience housing problems (92 %) and elderly owners reported the lowest incidence of housing problem (21 %). The types of problems faced by the households vary according to household incomes, types, and tenure. As shown in Table 7, almost all elderly households with one or more housing problems indicated cost burden as a contributing factor. Similarly, housing cost burden was a contributing factor to housing problems faced by most owner- hods eholds, regardless of income. On the other hand, while a high proportion (76 %) of renter - households experienced one or more housing problems, the problems were most severe for large families at the Low (50% MFI) Income City of Baldwin Park 2004 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 29 levels who reported problems for 97% of households. However, since only 36% of households in this group reported a cost burden, a significant number of the problems were caused by factors other than cost. Table 8 documents overcrowding by housing tenure and income, and specifically for large family households. This table illustrates that in 1990, unit overcrowding in Baldwin Park was more problematic among renter - households than among owner - households, regardless of income levels. Approximately 46% of the City's lower and moderate income renter - households resided in overcrowded conditions compared with 28% of the lower income owner- households. The incidence of overcrowding was substantially greater for lower and moderate income large family renters who reported 84% living in overcrowded conditions. These figures reflect the limited supply of large rental units in Baldwin Park, and the doubling up of households in single units to reduce housing costs. Table 8 Percent of Overcrowded Households by Income: 1990 Source. HUD CHAS Data Book, Table 8. The following discussion summarizes the housing assistance needs identified in Table 7 by income group. Any disproportionate need, by racial /ethnic group and household type, is identified. "Disproportionate need" is defined as any need that is higher than ten percentage points above the need demonstrated for the population as a whole. Extremely Low Income Households (0 -30 Percent NIFI) Approximately 86% of the Extremely Low Income renter households (0 to 30% of Area MFI) experienced one or more housing problems in 1990. Most of the housing problems experienced by Extremely Low Income renter households were associated with severe housing cost burden. Approximately 67% of the Extremely Low Income rpnter households paid more than 50% of their gross incomes on housing. Among Extremely Low Income owner households, 67% experienced one or more housing problems and 51% of those households reported a cost burden greater than 50 %. City of Baldwin Park Page 30 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Renters Owners Large Other Total Related Total Non- Elderly Income Groups Households Households Households Households Extremely Low Income 37.2% 85.9% 14.1% 22.6% (0 -30% of MFI) Low Income 55.1% 91.5% 29.5% 41.1% (31 -50% of MFI) Moderate Income 48.2% 82.7% 35.3% 41.0% (51 -80% of MFI) Total 45.8% 84.4% 27.5% 31.5% Source. HUD CHAS Data Book, Table 8. The following discussion summarizes the housing assistance needs identified in Table 7 by income group. Any disproportionate need, by racial /ethnic group and household type, is identified. "Disproportionate need" is defined as any need that is higher than ten percentage points above the need demonstrated for the population as a whole. Extremely Low Income Households (0 -30 Percent NIFI) Approximately 86% of the Extremely Low Income renter households (0 to 30% of Area MFI) experienced one or more housing problems in 1990. Most of the housing problems experienced by Extremely Low Income renter households were associated with severe housing cost burden. Approximately 67% of the Extremely Low Income rpnter households paid more than 50% of their gross incomes on housing. Among Extremely Low Income owner households, 67% experienced one or more housing problems and 51% of those households reported a cost burden greater than 50 %. City of Baldwin Park Page 30 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Low Income Households (31 -50 Percent MFI) A significant portion of the Low Income households (31 to 50% of Area MFI) experienced one or more housing problems in 1990. Approximately 92% of all Low Income rental households experienced housing problems compared to 60% for Low Income owner households. Most of the housing problems were associated with cost burden factors. Moderate Income Households (51 -80 Percent MFI) Approximately 72% of the Moderate Income households (51 to 80% of the Area MFI) experienced one or more housing problems in 1990 and 45% had a housing cost burden of more than 30% of their gross income. Approximately 9% of Baldwin Park's Moderate Income households had a severe housing cost burden of more than 50% of their gross income. Renter - households experienced more housing problems than owner - households, (63% versus 35 %). Among renter - households, large family and elderly households experienced the most housing problems, (91% and 74 %, respectively). With the exception of large family renters, most of the housing problems faced by Moderate Income households were related to cost burden factors. Housing problems experienced by large family renters in this income group probably related more to overcrowding, which usually results from a limited supply of adequately sized housing units at affordable rents. 3.1.5 Projection of Future Housing Needs Cities are required by State Housing law to address housing needs for all economic segments of their community. In practice, this means that cities must identify "existing" housing needs in their community based upon household income levels, project "future" housing needs for each income level, and then develop appropriate programs to address these needs. To assist cities in meeting in this responsibility, the Southern California Association of Governments. (SCAG) is required to prepare a Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). The RHNA also projects the future housing needs within a community. This projection is based upon anticipated growth in population, housing, and employment, ideal vacancy rates, demolitions, and other factors. A total of 475 additional units are needed to meet this housing requirement. Income distribution for projected housing need is: 119 units at 50% MFI, 81 units at 80% MFI, 100 units at 120% MFI, and 175 units at greater than 120% MFI. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2045 Consolidated Plan Page 31 3.2 Homeless Needs It is the goal of the City of Baldwin Park to coordinate services and facilities available for the homeless as a continuum of care. A continuum of care begins with a point of entry in which the needs of a homeless individual or family are assessed. Once a needs assessment is completed, the person/family may be referred to permanent housing or to transitional housing where supportive services are provided to prepare them for independent living. The goal of a comprehensive homeless service system is to ensure that homeless individuals and families move from homelessness to self- sufficiency, permanent housing, and independent living. The following section summarizes the housing and supportive service needs of the homeless in Baldwin Park, as well as persons and families at risk of becoming homeless. This section also includes an inventory of services and facilities available to serve the City's homeless population and those who are at risk of becoming homeless. Service and facility gaps in the continuum of care are also identified. 3.2.1 Nature and Extent of Homelessness Throughout the country, homelessness has become an increasing problem. Factors contributing to the rise in homelessness include the general lack of housing affordable to lower income persons, increases in the number of persons whose incomes fall below the poverty level, reductions in public subsidies to the poor, alcohol and substance abuses, and the de- institutionalization of the mentally ill. The 1990 Census data for the homeless in the City of Baldwin Park showed a total count of 44 homeless persons. Thirty eight of the total number of homeless persons resided in emergency shelters and six were observed as living on the streets. The Census count of homeless persons, however, may not be considered a complete or adequate indicator of homelessness in Baldwin Park given the point -in -time methodology used in enumerating the homeless. The East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless (ESGVCH) is made up of volunteers from different churches and civic groups in the East San Gabriel Valley. The Coalition is an active member of The Continuum of Care Homeless Services in East San Gabriel Valley, partnering with other social providers to bring services to the homeless population. ESGVCH operates two programs: the Emergency Assistance Center and the Winter Shelter Program. Services are for the homeless and "at risk low income men, women and children in the East San Gabriel Valley; all services are free. The Emergency Assistance Center is open all year long. It provides emergency food, clothing, diapers, hotel vouchers, bus tokens, general counseling, and referral services to low - income "at risk" families as well as to homeless individuals. According to ESGVCG, the agency served 145 homeless families and 182 homeless individuals over an I 1 -month period in 1999. City of Baldwin Park Page 32 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan 3.2.2 Homeless Subpopulaltions For the 1 I -month period January through November 1999, 146 (47n/o) of 3I0 homeless families seeking assistance and 182 (39 %) of 421 homeless individuals seeking assistance at the Emergency Assistance Center were residents of Baldwin Park. During the previous year (January - December 1998), 55% of homeless families and 54% of homeless individuals seeking emergency assistance came from Baldwin Park. Table 9 summarizes the place of origin for clients served by the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless, Emergency Assistance Center. Typically, more than half of the clients served at the Emergency Assistance Center come from Baldwin Park. Table 9 Emergency Assistance Center: January - December 1999 City Low Income Residents Homeless Persons Family Unit Individuals Family Unit Individuals Baldwin Park 200 72% 336 67% 146 47% 182 39% West Covina 21 28% 48 33% 30 53% 48 61% La Puente 13 37 11 5 Covina 12 17 7 22 El Monte 12 34 62 80 Azusa 1 1 4 5 Other 17 29 50 79 TOTAL 276. 100% 502 100% 310 100% 421 100% Source: East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless. Based on historic (1992) records maintained by the Lutheran Social Services Center of Southern California (LSS /SC), now replaced by ESGVCH, homeless clients from Baldwin Park had the following characteristics: • The racial /ethnic distribution of clients at the Family Shelter program was: 48% Hispanic, 32% Black, 19% White, and 1% Native American and others. • The Cold Weather Shelter program served: 52% Hispanic, 28% Black, and 20% White clients. • About 30% of the homeless population had service needs which related to severe mental illness, and 10% had needs related to both severe mental illness and substance abuse. • About 60% of the shelter clients reported, Service needs related to alcohol and/or drug abuse. • About 40% of the shelter clients needed shelter as a consequence of domestic Violence. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 33 w• The National Commission on AIDS states that up to half of all Americans with AIDS are either homeless or in imminent danger of becoming homeless due to their illness, lack of income or other resources, and weak support networks. The Commission further estimates that 15% of all homeless people are infected with HIV. 3.2.3 Needs of Persons Threatened with Homelessness The "at- risk" population is comprised of lower- income families and individuals who, upon loss of employment, would Iose their housing and end up residing in shelters or becoming homeless. Lower - income families, especially those earning Extremely Low Income, are considered to be at risk of becoming homeless. These families are generally experiencing a housing cost burden, paying more than 30 percent of their income for housing. In more severe cases some families pay more than 50 percent of their income for housing. According to the 1990 Census, 47 percent of the City's total owner - households and 43 percent of its renter - households were paying more than 30 percent oftheir income on housing. The at -risk population also includes individuals who are in imminent danger of residing in shelters or being unsheltered. This is primarily due to the lack of access to permanent housing and the absence of an adequate support network, such as a parental family or relatives in whose homes they could temporarily reside. These individuals, especially those being released from penal, mental or substance abuse facilities, require social services that help them make the transition back into society and remain off the streets. Needed services include counseling, rental assistance, and job training/assistance. Another at -risk population group includes those currently in foster care and who may become homeless when they reach 18 years of age. Rental assistance is the most effective way to prevent homelessness among this group. For the 11 -month period January through November 1999, 200 (72 %) of low income families seeking assistance and 336 (67 %) of low income individuals seeking assistance at the Emergency Assistance Center were residents of Baldwin Park. Similarly, for the calendar year 1998 (January - December 1998), Baldwin Park residents accounted for 54% of low income families and 52% of low income individuals seeking emergency assistance. City of Baldwin Park Page 34 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan 3,2,4 Inventory of Facilities and Services for the Homeless and Persons Threatened with Homelessness Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing Facilities Currently, four emergency shelter programs are operating in the Baldwin Park area: East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless (formerly Lutheran Social Services of Southern California) - Emergency Assistance Center, Covina provides emergency food, clothing, diapers, hotel vouchers, bus tokens, form completion for social assistance from county, state and federal resources, and general counseling and referral services. • East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless (formerly Lutheran Social Services of Southern California) - Cold Weather Shelter is open to homeless individuals and families on cold and rainy nights from November through March. The Cold Weather Shelter rotates on a monthly basis between church sites Iocated in Baldwin Park, La Puente, Covina, and West Covina. A bus picks up persons at a designated site (usually a church parking lot) at each city. The Cold Weather Shelter provides emergency shelter for an average of 11 families per night. • YWCA -WINGS Shelter for Battered Women is located in Covina. The shelter provides emergency housing for a maximum of 45 days and can house up to 32 persons. In addition to safe haven, women and children are provided food, clothing and counseling. Children make up two - thirds of the shelter population and over 50% of them are victims of abuse. They range in age from infants to 18 year -olds with 60% under the age of five. Services include a 24 -hour Helpline, weekly support groups, and Iegal advocacy. Staff and service providers speak both English and Spanish. The WINGS shelter is completely wheelchair accessible and can accommodate physically challenged women and children. However, admitted drug abusers, women exhibiting behavior that is considered dangerous to themselves or others, and those requiring immediate medical or nursing care may not, be admitted to the program. Helping Hand project: Through a grant from Kaiser Permanente, the City provides Emergency Vouchers and Emergency Housing for the homeless. r City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 35 Social Service Programs for the Homeless and Near - Homeless There are several key social service programs for the homeless in Baldwin Park: Baldwin Park Community Food Bank provides free food assistance to very low income families. The Mano Mano Program provides one -on -one consultation and referral services to low - income families with young children who are having difficulty meeting basic human needs. This program is sponsored by the Visiting Nurses working with community volunteers trained to provide free information on available community and social services. Assistance may include medication vouchers to be used at a local pharmacy, utility payment plans to be worked out with the utility companies, free donated food or vouchers to be used at local grocery stores, free clothes, free baby formula/diapers, and free transportation vouchers. Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Services Los Angeles County Health Services Department provides substance abuse treatment through residential programs as well as outpatient programs and support groups. Two support groups meet at the Baldwin Park Family Service Center. Alcoholics Anonymous is a support group to assist with the common problems associated with alcoholism. Sessions are offered every Sunday at the Family Service Center. Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship of men and women who have experienced a problem with drug abuse. Recovering participants help each other to stay drug free. There are no dues or fees. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. Group sessions are held at the Family Service Center. City of Baldwin Park Page 36 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan 3,3 Pudic and Assisted Housing Needs 3.3.1 Tenant -Based Rental Housing Assistance The Baldwin Park Housing Authority currently administers three Section 8 programs: Section 8 Certificates, Section 8.Vouchers, and Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation. For the Section 8 Vouchers and Certificates, the Authority has cooperative agreements with the neighboring cities of Monrovia, South El Monte and West Covina; Section 8 vouchers and certificates are used in units throughout_ the four cities (including Baldwin Park). As of September 1999, there were a total of 542 tenant -based vouchers and certificates in the City of Baldwin Park. Table 10 summarizes the unit size and distribution of the current tenant -based inventory. Table 10 Tenant -based Section 8: Certificates and Vouchers Studio i-Bedroom 2- Bedroom 3- Bedroom 4- Bedroom. Total Units 2 59 253 193 35 542 0.4% 11% 47% 36% B% 1000/0 Source: Baldwin Park Housing Authority, September 1999. 3.3.2 Inventory of Assisted Housing Units Baldwin Park has six publicly assisted housing projects, including one conventional public housing project. Table 11 provides an inventory of these projects. Clark Terrace Clark Terrace is a 78 -unit apartment complex owned by Goldrich & Kest. Built in 1979, the, complex is assisted under HUD's Section 221(d)(4) program, which provides mortgage insurance to private developers to facilitate the development of rental housing. Projects financed under this program have no binding low income use restrictions. Affordability of the project is, however, controlled by the Section 8 contracts. As of July 1999, the long -term Section 8 contracts for this project have already expired. The owner may choose to opt out ofthe Section 8 program or continue to renew the contracts on an annual basis. Frazier Park Frazier Park is a 60 -unit apartment complex owned by Goldrich & Kest. Built in 1982, the complex is also assisted under HUD's Section 221(d)(4) program. Similar to Clark Terrace, this project has no binding low income use restrictions. Affordability of the project is governed by the Section 8 contracts. The earliest possible date of conversion of this project from assisted to non -low income uses is July 2002. City of Baldwin Paris 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 37 Syracuse Park Syracruse Park is a 36 -unit apartment complex owned by Syracuse Park LDP. Built in 1972, this project was financed through the HUD Section 2360)(1) program, which offers reduced interest loans to developers to construct multifamily projects. In return for preferential financing, the project is subject to low- income use restriction with the option of paying off the loan after 20 years and eliminating the affordability controls. Syracruse Park also received public assistance through Section 8 contracts. In 1991, owners of Syracuse Park filed a Notice of Intent and Plan of Action to extend the affordability control on this project in exchange for additional incentives. The Plan of Action was approved in 1992. The earliest conversion date for Syracuse is December 2012. Ramona Park Ramona Park is a 49 -unit apartment complex owned by Goldrich & Kest. Built in 1980, this complex was financed under HUD's Section 8 New Construction and the California Housing Finance Agency (CHFA) programs. The CHFA funding places affordability control on Ramona Park until November 2020. The Section 8 contract is also due to expire in November 2020. TELACl1 TELACU is a 74 -unit apartment complex owned by the East Los Angeles Community Union, a non- profit entity. Built in December 1991, this complex is financed under the HUD Section 202 program, which offers direct loans to agencies that develop housing for the elderly and disabled. In return for preferential loan assistance, love- income use restrictions on the project are locked in for the full 40 -year mortgage term to December 2031. The 20 -year Section 8 contract will expire in November 2011. Foster Avenue Foster Avenue is a 40 -unit apartment complex owned and operated by Foster Apartments Corporation, a Cotnmunity.Based Organization (CBO). This project was initially funded with a HUD Section 2360)(1) Ioan. In 1995, the original owner, Southern California Industries transferred the ownership of this project to Foster Apartments Corporation, which received funding from HUD to purchase the property. This project will remain as long -term affordable housing until 2035. Robert H. MCNeill Manor The Robert H. McNeil Manor is a 12 -unit conventional public housing project awned by the Baldwin Park Housing Authority. Built in 1980, this project was approved by City voters pursuant to Article 34 in 1978. This permitted the Baldwin Park Housing Authority to build up to 300 units of public housing. Since this project was authorized and financed to serve as public housing, this project is not at risk of conversion from assisted to non- assisted use. r City of Baldwin Park Page 38 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Table 11 Assisted Rental Housing Inventory Sources: 1. HUD web site at www .hud.gov/fha/mfh /mfhsec8.hmtl 2. Inventory of Federally Subsidized Low - income Rental units at Risk of Conversion, California Housing Partnership Corporation, 1991 3. Interviews with property owners and staff at the Baldwin Park Housing Authority. City of Baldwin Paris 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan rage 39 Conversion Units at Types of Length of Risk/ Public Controls on Earliest Total Tenant War Owner I Assistance Afford - ability Date Units Type Unit Mix Built Clark Terrace Apartments Goldrich & Section none none Elderly 77 - 1 br 1979 Kest 221(d)(4) 1 - 2 br 5150 Culver Overland ver City Culy Section 8 20 -year contract with option to 07/1999 77178 extend Frazier Park Apartments Goldrich & Section none none Family 52 - 2 br 1982 Kest 221(d)(4) 8 - 3 br 5150 Overland Culver City Section 8 20 -year contract with option to 07/2002 60/60 extend Syracuse Park Apartments Syracruse Section Extended 07/2012 36/36 Family 10 - 1 br 1972 Park . 236(0)(1) affordability 20 - 2 br 711 N. Palm Beverly Hills control 6 - 3 br section 8 10/31/99 36/36 Ramona Park Apartments Goldrich & Section 8 New 20 -year contract 11/2/2020 49/49 Family 12-1 br 1980 Kest Const. with option to 24 - 2 br 5150 Overland extend 13 - 3 br Culver City CHFA 40 -year mortgage 11/2/2020 49/49 TELACU TEL4CU Section 202 40 -year mortgage 12/2031 74/74 Elderly 74 - 1 br 1991 Section 8 20 -year contract 12/2011 74/74 Foster Avenue Apartments Foster Section 241(f) 40 -year 05/2035 40 of 40 Family 8 - 1 br 1974 Apartments affordability 26 - 2 br Corporation control 6 - 3 br Robert McNeill Manor City of Baldwin Public Permanent none 0 of 12 Elderly 12-1 br 1987 Park Housing Housing Disabled Authority Sources: 1. HUD web site at www .hud.gov/fha/mfh /mfhsec8.hmtl 2. Inventory of Federally Subsidized Low - income Rental units at Risk of Conversion, California Housing Partnership Corporation, 1991 3. Interviews with property owners and staff at the Baldwin Park Housing Authority. City of Baldwin Paris 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan rage 39 Two projects (Clark Terrace and TELACU) with a total of 152 assisted units — 45% of the total — are small units reserved for seniors; an additional 12 senior units are provided in the Housing Authority's Robert McNeill Manor. Only 47% of the assisted units are 2-bedroom. and 3- bedroom units suitable for families (see Table 12). Thus, existing project -based assisted housing with only 36 three - bedroom units (10 percent of total assisted units), does not match the area of greatest housing need, i.e., units for large families as demonstrated in Table 7. Table 12 Unit Size and Distribution for Assisted Housing Project Fume Program/ Unit Type Studio 1 _BR 2 -SR 3 -814 Total Units Clark Terrace Apts. Section 8/ Senior 0 77 1 0 78 Foster Ave, Apts, Section 221(d )/ Family 0 8 26 6 40 Frazier Paris Apts. Section 8/ Family 0 0 52 8 60 Syracuse Park Apts. Section 81 Family 0 10 20 6 36 Ramona Park Apts. Section 8/ Family 0 12 24 13 49 TELACU Sr. Court Section 202/ Senior 18 57 0 0 75 Total Units 18 165 125 36 338 Percent 5% 49% 37% 10% 100% Source: Baldwin Park Housing Authority, September 1999. Housing Projects At -Risk Prior to 2010 Three projects have expiring Section 8 contracts over the next ten years: Clark Terrace, Frazier Park, and Syracuse Park. Clark Terrace and Frazier Park have no binding low income use restrictions. Syracuse Park has extended the affordability control to the year 2012. However, the Section 8 contracts on these projects are expiring within the next ten years. A total of 173 units in Clark Terrace, Frazier Park, and Syracuse Park in Baldwin Park .maintain Section 8 contracts with HUD that are. expiring on or before 2002. As part of Congress' 1997 Balanced Budget Agreement, full funding has been committed to provide for annual renewal of all expiring Section 8 contracts from FY 1998 through FY 2002. In the short run, the affordability of these Section 8 subsidized units would most likely be preserved. In the long run, given the uncertain future of the Section 8 program, these projects are at risk of losing their rent subsidies. City of Baldwin Park Page 40 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan 3.4 Market Conditions 3.4.1 Housing Characteristics Housing Type and Growth Diversity in the types of housing available within a community is an important factor in ensuring equal housing opportunity for persons of all income levels. A balanced housing stock allows households of all income levels, age, and size the opportunity to find housing suited to their needs. In that regard, Baldwin Park has seen its housing stock become increasingly more diversified. Starting from an essentially single - family housing stack in the 1970s, Baldwin Park has matured into a community that provides a range of housing choices including single - family homes, duplexes, apartments, condominiums, and townhomes as shown below in Table 13. Currently, the City's housing.stock consists primarily of single- family homes (76 %). Overall, the City's housing stock increased by 268 units (less than 2 %) between 1990 and 1999. Table 13 Housing by Structure Type: 1990 - 1999 Unit Type Number of knits Change in Units (1990 -1997) 1990 1999 Change Percent SF Detached 11,522 11,680 158 1.4% SF Attached 1,632 1,632 0 0.0% MF (2 -4 Units) 562 629 67 11.9% MF (5+ Units) 2,766 2,842 76 2.7% MH, Trailer 435 402 -33 -7.6% Other 262 262 0 0.0% Total 17,179 17,447 1 268 1.6% Sources: 1990 U, S. Census STF 1A, State Department of Finance (1997) Populations and Housing Estimates Notes: 1. "Other" housing units include vans, campers, houseboats, etc. 2. When performing housing estimates for non - census years, the Department of Finance combines the "Other" housing units with the "MF (5.+ Units)." This report separates out the "Other" housing units, assuming that since no special count on these units was performed since 1990, the number of "Other" units remains unchanged. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 41 Housing Tenure Housing tenure refers to whether the inhabitant of a unit owns or rents the occupied unit. Housing tenure is an important indicator of well-being in a community, because it reflects the income levels of residents, the relative cost of various housing opportunities, and also the ability of residents to afford housing. Figure 8 below compares housing tenure for Baldwin Park with the region. In 1990, approximately 60% of the City's housing units were owner - occupied while 40% were renter- occupied. This ratio has remained stable since at least 1980. This is lower than East San Gabriel Valley, which had a 69% to 31 % owner - renter ratio, but much higher than Los Angeles County which had a 49% to 51 % owner- renter ratio. Figure 8 Percentage of Housing Stock by Tenure Baldwin Park and the Region - 7990 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10 0/0- 0% BP ESGV LAC Owner M Renter BP = Baldwin Park; ESGV = East San Gabriel Valley; LAC = Los Angeles County City of Baldwin Park Page 42 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan 3.4,2 Housing Cost Ownership Housing Cost Due to the nationwide economic recession, housing sales in the southland slumped during early 1990s, but began climbing in mid -1995. By the end of 1997, about a third of the lost home value from the early part of the decade had been regained. Expensive neighborhoods experienced the market turnaround first, followed by move -up neighborhoods and then areas of mid -sized homes. Based on the median sale prices for the 2 "d quarter 1998 and 1999, housing prices in the East San Gabriel Valley communities, including Baldwin Park, have remained relatively affordable. Table3- 14 compares the value of homes in Baldwin Park with surrounding East San Gabriel Valley communities. As shown below in Table 14, median sales prices in Azusa, La Puente and West Covina have increased substantially in the last year. Only Baldwin Park showed a decrease in median sale price. While Baldwin Park's declining prices, may imply greater affordability, they may also be an indicator of problems with the housing stock. Table 14 Comparison of Median Home Sale Prices Baldwin Park and Surrounding Communities Location 1998 Median 1999 Median Percent Change Azusa $121,500 $130,000 7.0% Baldwin Park $123,000 $119,000 -3.3% El Monte $131,000 $137,000 4.6% La Puente $130,000 $139,250 7.1% West Covina $155,250 $170,000 9.5% Source: California Association of Realtors, November 1999. Data for 2"" quarters 1998 and 1999. Housing affordability is dependent upon income and housing costs. Using updated income- guidelines, current housing affordability in terms of home ownership can be estimated for the various income groups. According to the HUD income guidelines for 1999, the Median Family Income (MFI) in Los Angeles County is $51,300. Median income for an Extremely Low Income household (0-30% MFI) is $15,390, a Low Income household (31 -50% MFI) is $26,650, and a Moderate Income households (5I -80% MFI) is $41,050. Assuming that the potential homebuyer within each income group has sufficient credit, downpayment (10 %) and maintains affordable housing expenses (i.e. spends no greater than 30% of their income on the mortgage, taxes and insurance), the maximum affordable home prices can be calculated. Table 15 demonstrates the purchasing power of these income groups defined above. Given the median home ,prices shown in Table 14, home ownership is beyond the reach of most Extremely Low and Low Income households, and Moderate Income households may be able to afford condominium units or small size single- family homes. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 43 Table 15 Affordable Home prices by Income Category Note: Calculation of affordable mortgage and home price based on a 7% interest rate, 10% downpayment, and Los Angeles County Area Median Family Income of $51,300 for 1999. Rental Housing Cost The City's rental market is diverse, consisting of a combination of apartments, condominiums, and single- family homes. Table 16 shows the rent levels by unit size and type based on apartment units listed by Springstreet and a review of "for- rent" advertisements in the San Gabriel Valley Newspapers in December 1999. As shown below in Table 16, apartments available in Baldwin Park in managed buildings have fairly consistent rental range but are primarily one - and two - bedroom units. Large units with three or more bedrooms advertised for rent in the San Gabriel Valley Newspapers are typically single - family homes or condominium units that tend.to rent at higher rates. Table 16 Range of Apartment Rental Rates Project Fume /Address Total Units 1- Bedroom Property 3 +- Bedroom Villa Capri Apartments 14220 Francisquito Ave 97 $569/mo $649/mo Monthly Taxes, 41 Max. $645/mo N/A [Various locations] I Affordable Utilities, Affordable Affordable Max. Income Income Housing Homeowner's Mortgage 30 -Year Affordable Group Limits Cost Insurance Payment Mortgage Home Price E=xtremely Low $15,390 $385 $150 $235 $35,300 $39,200 Low $25,650 $641 $150 $491 $73,800 $82.000 Moderate $41,050 $1,026 $200 $826 $124,200 $138,000 Note: Calculation of affordable mortgage and home price based on a 7% interest rate, 10% downpayment, and Los Angeles County Area Median Family Income of $51,300 for 1999. Rental Housing Cost The City's rental market is diverse, consisting of a combination of apartments, condominiums, and single- family homes. Table 16 shows the rent levels by unit size and type based on apartment units listed by Springstreet and a review of "for- rent" advertisements in the San Gabriel Valley Newspapers in December 1999. As shown below in Table 16, apartments available in Baldwin Park in managed buildings have fairly consistent rental range but are primarily one - and two - bedroom units. Large units with three or more bedrooms advertised for rent in the San Gabriel Valley Newspapers are typically single - family homes or condominium units that tend.to rent at higher rates. Table 16 Range of Apartment Rental Rates Project Fume /Address Total Units 1- Bedroom 2- Bedroom 3 +- Bedroom Villa Capri Apartments 14220 Francisquito Ave 97 $569/mo $649/mo N/A 3108 Vineland 41 $575/mo $645/mo N/A [Various locations] I N/A I - $595- $750/mo N/A Source: tipringstreet and San Gabriel Valley Newspapers - December, 1999. Assuming that up to 30% of monthly income is available for rent, two - bedroom apartments in Baldwin Parr are generally affordable to low income families of four persons who may pay approximately $641 per month for rent. However, the availability of housing affordable to extremely low income households and large households is limited based on the affordable housing cost estimates shown in Table 15. City of Baldwin Park Page 44 2000 -2005 Consolidated flan 3.4.3 Housing Condition Age and Condition Accurate assessment of housing conditions can provide the basis for developing appropriate policies and programs to maintain the quality of life within the City. Housing, much like any tangible asset, is susceptible to deterioration over tune. Declining housing conditions can depress property values and serve as a disincentive for reinvestment. Moreover, the existence of dilapidated structures can become a haven for illegal activity. In the absence ofa housing condition survey, one of the best indicators to measure housing condition is housing age. Table 17 illustrates the decade in which housing was built in Baldwin Park. As shown, more than 60% of the City's housing was built prior to 1969. This raises an important issue with respect to housing maintenance. Most residential structures begin to show signs ofdeterioration as they approach 30 years. Homes older than 30 years begin to require major rehabilitation work to its major components, such as roofing, siding, plumbing, electrical, and other subsystems. Table 17 Age of Housing -1990 Year Built # Units % Share .1939 or Earlier 719 4,1% 1940-1949 1,876 10.8% 1950.1959 4,763 27.3% 1960-1969 3,511 20.1% 1970-1979 2,145 12.3% 1980-1989 4,165 219% 1990-1999 268 1.5% Total 17447 100.0% Sources: 1990 U.S. Census, Department of Finance 1999 Population and Housing Estimates. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 45 Lead -Based Paint Hazards Lead poisoning is the number one environmental hazard to children in America today. Lead's health effects are devastating and irreversible. Lead poisoning causes IQ reductions; reading and learning disabilities; decreased attention span; and hyperactivity and aggressive behavior. The Center for Disease Control has determined that a child with a blood lead level of 15 to 19 µg/dL is at high risk for lead poisoning and a child with a blood lead level above 19 p.g/dL requires full medical evaluation and public health follow -up. Table 18 contains a list of the local, state, and federal agencies concerned with the childhood lead - poisoning problem and their services /resources (i.e. education, prevention, detection, treatment and abatement). Until recently, the overall lead poison program was administered through the County ofLos Angeles, Department of Health Services (DHS) - Child and Adolescent Health Program. Changes in the screening process and medical management have resulted in the formation of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) within the County DHS. The CLPPP Lead Coordinator initiates the medical and environmental response once children with elevated blood levels are reported. A primary source of screening information and detection is conducted by the local Child Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHDP). Los Angeles County has a two- tiered approach to the evaluation and elimination of lead-based paint hazards where the problem has been determined to be most prevalent. the Lead Hazard Evaluation Program and the Lead Hazard Reduction Program. In response to the needs of children experiencing lead exposure, the County Department of Health Services (DHS) established its current Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention.Program (CLPPP) in 1991 to provide medical and environmental case management service for children with elevated lead Ievels. Currently, the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) and the State funded Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention program (CLPPP) investigate cases of childhood lead poisoning referred by physicians. The County Environmental Health Service (EHS) takes steps to determine the source of lead in children's blood by obtaining samples from areas where the child spends a great amount of time, such as the bedroom or yard. I, City of Baldwin Park Page 46 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Table 18 Agencies and Resources Available in Elimination or Monitoring of Childhood Lead Poisoning Agency/Program /Position Services/Resources Los Angeles County Health Department 1. Child Health & Disability Prevention Program Blood Lead Testing Program 2. Childhood Lead - Poisoning Prevention County to follow up to State Program Program (operated throughout State) Lead Coordinator PbB Report Intake /Referral and Response Condition Public Health Nurse Lead Poisoning Follow -up Chiidhood Lead Case Mgt Medical Treatment Health Educator Lead Poisoning Education Environmental Health Specialist Environmental Case Management LBP Inspection /Abatement California Department of Health Services 1. Ch€ld Health and Disability Prevention Program Director Local CHDP Coordination Policy Development 2. Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch Identify lead poisoning through County programs Information Coordinator Reports status LBP Cases on a Countywide basis National Center for Lead -Safe Housing Director Information clearinghouse Technical Assistance LBP inspection research Estimating Humber of Housing Units with LBP The age of the housing stock is the key variable for estimating the number of housing units with. lead -based paint. Starting in 1978, the use of all lead -based paint on residential property was prohibited. It is estimated that 75% of all residential structures built prior to 1978 contain lead -based paint (LBP) and that older structures have the highest percentage of LBP. Local data has confirmed the national survey results that the percentage of units containing lead increases with the age of the structure. In assessing the potential LBP hazard of these older structures, several factors must be considered. First, not all units with lead -based paint have lead -based paint hazards. Only testing for lead in dust, soil, deteriorated paint, chewable paint surfaces, friction paint surfaces, or impact paint surfaces provides information about hazards. Properties rnorp at risk than others include: Deteriorated units, particularly those with leaky roofs and plumbing; and City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 47 • Rehabilitated units where there was not a thorough cleanup with high- phosphate wash after the improvements were completed. Table 19 estimates the number of housing units with LBP in Baldwin Park that may be occupied by the Lower and Moderate Income households. Table 19 Number of Housing Units with LBP Occupied by Lower Income Households Sources: CHAS Data Bank, Table 9; Table 3-3, page 3 -9, Comprehensive and Workable Plan for the Abatement of Lead -Based Paint in Privately Owned Structures. Note: Housing varies greatly in amount of LBP. These percentages include all housing with some LBP somewhere, no matter how little. City of Baldwin Park Page 48 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Estimated No. of Units with No. of Units Occupied by LBP & Occupied by Lower Income Households Lower Income Households Extremely Moderate Extremely Moderate Percent Year Units Low & Low (51 -80% Units with Low & Low (51 -80% Built (0 -50% MFI) MFI) LBP' (0 -50% MFI) MFI) 1960 -1979 1,215 2,382 62%+ 10% 753 1,477 - 1940 -1959 194 301 80%+ 10% 155 241 Before 1940 78 160 90%+ 10% 70 144 Total Units 1,487 1 2,843 978 1,862 Sources: CHAS Data Bank, Table 9; Table 3-3, page 3 -9, Comprehensive and Workable Plan for the Abatement of Lead -Based Paint in Privately Owned Structures. Note: Housing varies greatly in amount of LBP. These percentages include all housing with some LBP somewhere, no matter how little. City of Baldwin Park Page 48 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan 3.5 Barriers to Affordable Housing Constraints to the provision of adequate and affordable housing are posed by market, governmental, and infrastructure and environmental factors. These constraints may result in housing -that is not affordable to low and moderate income households, or may render residential construction economically infeasible for developers. Constraints to housing production significantly impact households with low and moderate incomes and special needs. 3.5.1 Market Constraints Construction and Land Costs In order to encourage the provision of safe, decent and affordable housing in Baldwin Park, several key factors must be considered. These factors include land price and availability, construction costs, and debt financing. Land Corn and Availability In the City of Baldwin Park, one of the primary market constraints to producing affordable housing is land costs. This is directly attributable to the lack of available land remaining far residential development. In 1996, the City demolished nearly 150 dilapidated homes in two redevelopment districts located adjacent to Route 10 along the southern border of the City. Some of these areas have been rezoned to uses that are more appropriate to their location. Although plans have not yet been finalized, these areas will provide new housing opportunities, including affordable housing pursuant to State redevelopment law. Despite the redevelopment of these areas, the lack of available land is the greatest market constraint to housing production. New housing production is extremely expensive in that existing housing must first be purchased and then demolished, before new housing construction can begin. The. decision to absorb this initial loss is predicated upon the ability to earn a profit sufficient enough to make that investment. Construction Costs Besides the limited availability of land, the single greatest cost associated with providing housing is construction costs. According to the Construction Industry Research Board, construction costs average between 40% and 50% of the sales price of a new home. Industry standards for a wood -framed 1,500 square -foot sized home of average quality range from $45 to $60 per square foot. These costs exclude garages, landscaping, improvements, or other amenities. Naturally, custom -built homes with greater amenities will cost substantially higher. Construction costs for multi - family units are higher, especially for multistory buildings. Industry City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 49 standards for a three -story average quality apartment with 22,500 square feet of floor area is $67 per square foot, exclusive of parking, garages, improvements, and landscaping. Controlling the costs of residential construction is particularly problematic because most the costs are market driven. Labor costs are a function of the Iabor market including the availability of labor, prevailing wages, and unionization issues. Material costs are also driven by the market, although the developer can arguably vary the quality of materials used. Profit and Overhead Rate The third component in construction is profit and overhead. Developer profits typically average 10 % -20 %, depending on the quality of the home. Larger homes typically have a larger profit margin due to economies of scale. The actual rate is market driven and influenced by the availability of competing construction firms, the demand for housing, and supply. Availability of Financing Under the Community reinvestment Act (CRA) 1977, banks are required to lend within low- and moderate- income communities, to have meaningful communication with members of the community regarding banking services, and to market or provide special credit - related information programs to make residents aware of the bank's credit services. In addition to the CRA, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) requires Iending institutions to disclose the disposition of each home purchase and improvement loan application. The following summarizes residential lending activities of conventional home purchase loans in Baldwin Park during 1998. The annual HMDA report for 1998 indicates that 449 home loan applications were submitted for homes in Baldwin Park. Of those applications, 56% were approved by the banks and accepted by the applicants and 10% were approved by the banks but not accepted by the applicants. The 1998 figures also indicate that 23% of the applications submitted for homes in Baldwin Park were denied. About I0% of all applications were withdrawn by the applicants. The 1998 HMDA data indicates that most home loan applicants were from Hispanic or Asian households. About 53% of the home loan applications were submitted by Hispanic applicants, and 19% were submitted by Asian applicants. While historic (1994) and current (1998) HMDA records showed that Asians had a higher loan approval rate than other groups, detailed analysis performed in the City's Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice concluded that this lending pattern was due more to the income of the applicants rather than on race. The 1998 HMDA data also indicates that mortgage loam applications were distributed evenly among income groups. More than 37% of the applicants earn less than 80% of the median income, 30% of the applicants earn 80 -120% of the median income, and 25% of the applicants earn above 120% of the median income. Loan approval rates were similar among all income groups. City of .Baldwin Park Page 50 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Among the 449 applications, 37% were for homes in moderate- income neighborhoods and the remaining 63% were for homes in middle income neighborhoods. The loan approval rates were actually more favorable in moderate - income neighborhoods than in middle- income neighborhoods. In general, mortgage financing is available to Baldwin Park residents. 3.5.2 Governmental Constraints Actions by the City can have an impact on the price and availability of housing in the City. Land use controls, site improvement requirements, building codes, fees, and other local programs to improve the overall quality of housing may serve as a constraint to housing development. The following public policies can affect overall housing availability, adequacy, and affordability. Lana Use Controls The City of Baldwin Park is in the process of updating its General Plan. The proposed Land Use Element of the Baldwin Park General Plan and corresponding zoning provide for a full range of residential types and densities dispersed throughout the City. The proposed Baldwin Park Land Use Element has designated 2,137 acres (49 %) of the City's total land inventory for residential uses, including single - family homes, multi- family units, mobile homes and group quarters. Residential densities in Baldwin Park include the following categories: 1. Single- Family Residential (8.7 or less unit/acre); 2. Garden Multi - Family (8.8 to 12 units /acre); 3. Multi - Family Residential (12.1 to 20 units /acre); In addition to these residential categories, the Baldwin Park General Plan has also established the Downtown/Metrolink focus area. This area encompasses the Maine/ Ramona Central Business District, and includes several major nodes of activity including Morgan park, the Civic Center, and the Metrolink Station. This part of the City was the original center of town, with many of the existing buildings dating back to the 1920s and 1930s. The General Plan seeks to strengthen the, economic vitality and aesthetic character of the downtown through establishment of a mixed use pedestrian district which builds on Livable Communities principles and techniques. It is the stated goal to establish a pedestrian "core" for Downtown and to provide for a mix of commercial and multi - family residential uses up to 30 units /acre. Single- Farnily Residential This category is established to allow traditional single - family homes, with one dwelling permitted per legal lot. Residences in this category consist generally of single- family, detached houses with private yards. Permitted density is 0 to 8.7 dwelling units per acre. The maximum population density for this land use category is 38 persons per acre. Additional uses considered appropriate within this category include religious and educational institutions, group homes, community care facilities, and parking lots for adjacent commercial or City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 51 industrial uses, provided any such use meets development and use criteria set forth in the City's zoning regulations. Garden Mini- Family This category provides for moderate density housing either as attached or detached units at a density range of 8.8 to 12 units per acre. These residences include usable private and common open space. The maximum population density in this category is 53 persons per acre. Additional uses considered appropriate within this category include religious and educational institutions, group homes, community care facilities, and parking lots for adjacent commercial or industrial uses, provided any such use meets development and use criteria set forth in the City's zoning regulations. Multi- Family The Multi- family Residential category allows dwelling unit types similar to Garden Multi- family, but at higher densities. Dwellings consist typically of apartments and condominiums built at a density range of 12.1 to 20 units per acre. The maximum population density for this land use category is 88 persons per acre. Additional uses considered appropriate within this category include religious and educational institutions, group homes, community care facilities, and parking lots for adjacent commercial or industrial uses, provided any such use meets development and use criteria set forth in the City's zoning regulations. Baldwin Park is largely a built -out community with little vacant land available for development. The Land Use Policy map provides for a range of residential densities that are generally compatible with existing developed densities. However, many multi- family developments were constructed within primarily single - family neighborhoods prior to adoption of the City's 1989 General Plan, which redesignated these areas for long -term single - family use. In keeping with the City's desire to preserve its single- family neighborhoods, the proposed Land Use Policy maintains all areas currently designated Single - Family Residential. Furthermore, a new lower density single- family zoning designation of 5.8 du/acre is proposed for areas with concentrations of larger single family lots as a means of preserving the lower density character of these areas. Residential Building and Development Standards All residential development within Baldwin Park, whether rehabilitation or new construction, is regulated by the City's Building Code, Development Standards, and Design Review Guidelines. These standards and codes regulate structural, architectural, landscaping, and other aspects of residential development. In some cases, these regulations can become a significant constraint to development. The current Building Code is based upon the 1994 Uniform Building Code, 1994 Uniform Plumbing Code, 1994 Uniform Fire Code, 1993 National Electrical Code, 1994 Mechanical Code, and Title City of Baldwin Park Page 52 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan 24 and 25 of the State Energy Insulation Regulations. These building codes are considered to be the minimum codes needed to protect public health and safety, and ensure the construction of safe and decent housing. The City has not enacted more stringent guidelines; thus, City Building codes are not considered a constraint to development. Pursuant to BPMC Section 17.52, the City has set forth residential development standards and design review guidelines for the purpose of ensuring a the best possible appearance and quality of neighborhoods. These standards and guidelines apply to all single - family and multi - family residential construction, except for additions of less than 600 square feet which do not involve an addition to the second story of a building or accessory structures. The City's Design Review Guidelines and development standards address a range of issues, including the following: density, yard size and setbacks, building placement and orientation, lot size and dimensions, landscaping, site improvements building size (height, width, floors), parking requirements, open space /lot coverage, and other areas. Separate development and design criteria have also been added to address the issue of flag lots. These codes are summarized in Table 20. In recent years, the City has enacted more restrictive standards for several reasons. Much of the City was built before incorporation and was regulated by permissive County standards. Even after incorporation, changes to development and design standards were not forthcoming. In recent years, however, the City has recognized the need to improve the appearance of the community and has thus enacted more stringent standards. Along with these changes, the City has also recognized the importance of maintaining flexibility in development/design standards, so as to promote needed reinvestment and rehabilitation in residential areas. Therefore; the City has established two key mechanisms -- the Planned Development (PD) Overlay Zone and the Administrative Adjustment process -- to maintain this continued flexibility in development standards and design review guidelines. City of Baldwin Pork 2€300 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 53 Table 20 Residential Development Standards Development Residential Land Use Designations Standards R -t Single - Family R -G Garden Multi- Family R-3 High Density Land Use Density up to 8.7 dulacre 8.8 to 12.0 du /acre 12.1 to 20 du /acre (D.U.s per acre) (includes site- built, mfgr, housing, mobilehome) Minimum Parking 2 garage spaces per unit Two covered spaces /unit, one Two covered space /unit, one - Requirements with 1 extra for homes w /five of which is a carport. Plus of which is a carport. Plus or more bedrooms addt'l open parking addt'l open parking Yard Setbacks front yard - 14' from st. front yard -15' from st. front yard -.15' from st. Side year - 5' in width Side year - 10' in width Side yard - 10' in width rear yard - Sin depth rear yard - 10' in depth rear yard -10' in depth Dwelling Unit Max. Floors - 2 stories Max. Floors - 2 stories Max. Floors - 2 stories Dimensions Max. Height - 27' high Max. Height - 27' high Max. Height - 2r high Min. Width - 20' wide Min. Length - 120' wide Min. Length -120' wide Open Space Req. Private OS: 16% /d.u. Private OS: 100 Sgft./lot Private OS: 100 Sgft/lot Private /Common Min. dimension - 15 ft Min. Dimension - 8 sqft. Min. Dimension - 8 sqft. and Dimensions Common O.S. - none Common O.S. - 200 sqft. Common O.S. - 200 sqft. Min. Dimension - none Min. Dimension - 20 sqft. Min. Dimension - 20 sqft. Maximum Lot 50% lot coverage of FAR of Minimum of 3,600 sqft. lot Minimum of 2,100 sqft. Per Coverage or FAR 0.50 area per dwelling unit lot area per dwelling unit Minimum Floor 1 br. = 850 sqft. stud. = 450 sqft. stud. = 450 sqft. Area per D.U. 2 br — 1,000 sqft. 1 br = 650 sqft. 1 br = 650 sqft. 3 br = 1,150 sqft. 2 br = 850 sqft. 2 br = 850 sqft. 4 br = 1,300 sqft. 3 br = 1,050 sqft. 3 br = 1,050 sqft. 150 sqft per addt'l br 150 sqft per addt'l br 150 sgft. Per addt'l br Minimum Lot Size minimum 5,000 sqft. minimum 5,000 sqft. minimum 5,000 sqft. and Dimensions Min. Dim. 50'x 50' Min. width of 50' min. Width of 50' Landscaping at least 50% of required front Call City Call City Requirements and street side yard Design Review Additional Design Guidelines Additional Design Additional Design Guidelines may apply Guidelines may apply Guidelines may apply Accessory Bldgs Addt'I Req. for flag lots, No Requirements No Requirements and Second Corner Lots, Accessory Dwelling Units Buildings or 2nd D.U.s Affordable Waivers may apply Waivers may apply Waivers may apply Housing Source: City of Baldwin Park Zoning Code City of Baldwin Park Page 54 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan The PD classification offers relief from development standards by allowing more creativity in residential construction on lots larger than one acre. This classification was adopted to address the preponderance of irregularly shaped and very deep lots. This has led to proposals toward a singular common interest development featuring undivided common open space and separate interest parcels. The PD Overlay classification targets and compensates for this issue by combining the notions of function, order, identity, and appeal. Lastly, the Administrative Adjustment Process allows the applicant to receive staff approval for minor modifications from any numerical standard, except minimum density, lot and floor area, The applicant can be granted an Administrative Adjustment without requiring a variance, Planning Commission approval, and associated costs. As a result, developers are provided greater ability to build housing suited to the site and market demand. Development and Planning Fees State law authorizes cities to charge development- related fees for building - related activities — service fees and development impact fees. These fees typically are used to offset the costs of providing city services or offset the future impact of development upon city services. If these fees become excessive, they can place a considerable constraint upon the production of future affordable housing. Both types of fees are discussed below. Cities charge service fees to recover the costs of providing city services to the developer. Among others, these services include Planning and Zoning approvals, Subdivision Map Act approvals, Environmental Review fees, Engineering Plan Check and Inspection fees, as well as various Building Permit fees. Service fees are not necessarily considered a significant constraint on the production of affordable housing. According to State law, locally imposed fees must not exceed the estimated reasonable costs of providing the service. In effect, since cities are prohibited from making "profits" on service fees, only the minimum necessary fees are charged on developers. This does mean that fees are uniform for all cities, but rather that fees must be related to the cost of providing the service. , The second type of development fee refers to "development impact fees," which are basically fees, conditions, or exactions which are required for the approval of a development project. These impact fees are intended to compensate the jurisdictions for future additional costs placed upon City services. Common examples of fees include school fees, infrastructure impact fees, park and recreational fees, and site improvements. Development fees are also not necessarily considered to be a substantial constraint to the production ofhousing. According to State law, development fees must have a nexus between the dedication and the project and the City must make a specific determination for that project that the dedication required is related both in nature and extent to the development's impact. The appropriateness of the City fees in regard to this requirement is assumed. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 55 F Whether or not development fees constitute an undue burden upon new residential development is perhaps best illustrated by comparing the City's fees for a typical project to industry standards. In this regard, Table 21 shows the typical development fees assessed on an apartment with 20 two - bedroom units, 17,000 square feet, and an estimated value of $1.3 million. As shown, the City's developer fees constitute 10% of the cost of a multi- family housing project. This is well within industry standards of 12% to 13 %. Therefore, developer fees are not considered a significant constraint to housing production. Table 21 Typical Development Fees for a Multi- Family Project (1995) Service Provided Fee Eng. Plan Check/Inspect $58,984 Building Permit $10,460 Sanitation Connection $16,200 Development Impact $10,000 Admin. Adjustment $1,000 School Impact $31,280 Site Improvements $4,000 Planning Fees (total) $2,300 Total Development Fees $133,205 Total Project Cost $1,343,500 Fees as Percent of Cost 10% Local Processing and Permit Procedures Besides the payment of fees and exactions, perhaps the most vexing complaint by developers is in regard to managing the maze of permit processing procedures. These procedures can even become a constraint to affordable housing if lengthy holding costs are reflected in the final price of the home. To mitigate this possibility, the City's permit process is relatively straightforward and is designed to be completed within a maximum of 30 days. When a developer wishes to build residential housing units, construction plans are first submitted to the Building Division. The subsequent submittals and approval process varies based on the project's size. If the project has less than five single- family units, the project requires submittal of a parcel map and must pass a zoning review. If the project has 5 or more homes or is a multi- family complex, a tract map is required and the project must pass design review. Tract maps and parcel maps are sent to the Engineering Division for "plan check." During this plan check process, Engineering staff review the proposed development project, assign various site improvements, and occasionally require a drainage plan. After all changes are made, the plans are City of Baldwin Park Page 56 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan then sent back to the Building Division. City staff then either signs off on the construction plans or returns the plans to the developer so that appropriate corrections are made. Zoning and design reviews are done by a committee consisting of department staff. Zoning reviews are informal and are designed to ensure the project meets the City's basic zoning codes: For Design Review, the committee has the authority to approve projects not requiring a General Plan or zone modification. The Planning Section sends plans to Police, Fire, Planning, Building, Engineering, and Post Office staff and compiles their comments. At the design review stage, the Design Review Committee often discovers "minor" deviance to City development standards. At this point, however, a variance is not automatically required. If the code deviance is "minor" as defined by the City's development code, the applicant need only apply for an administrative adjustment from the Zoning Administrator. A typical multi- family project planning review is completed within 30 days of the submittal of an application. The planning staff will meet with the applicant to make necessary amendments. If resubmittal is required, a second review will be completed within 30 days. After approval from the planning review committee, the Building Division conducts a Plan Check and the County Fire Department -- which take about 15 to 30 days. Taken together, the design review process is completed within 90 days. Projects requiring discretionary approvals may take 45 to 60 days at the Planning Commission. An amendment to the General Plan takes 60 to 90 days at the Planning Commission level and another month before approval by the City Council. With the Administrative Adjustment Process, planning staff can approve modified development standards, including height, setbacks, open space and parking. This process eliminates the requirement for a zone variance and associated discretionary approvals. The existing Housing Element also contains a program to provide concurrent processing for projects, allowing projects to be scheduled for Planning Commission review while undergoing plan check. In addition, the City has priority review for projects with an affordable housing component. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 57 3.6 Fair Housing Fair housing is a citywide program that provides assistance to Baldwin park residents to settle disputes related to violations of local, State and Federal housing laws. Also, fair housing provides an educational program concerning housing issues for tenants and landlords. Baldwin Park contracts with the Fair Housing Council of the San Gabriel Valley (FHCSGV) to provide a variety of fair housing and tenant/landlord. services, including: • Mediation of tenant/landlord disputes; • Monitoring for and investigation of complaints of discrimination; • Maintenance of a free listing of available housing; • Conducting community education and awareness seminars on tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities; and • Provision of an affirmative fair housing education counseling and mediation program. Between FY 1994 and 1998, a total of 778 households in Baldwin Park had been assisted with fair housing services by the FHCSGV. In 1989, Baldwin Park contracted with the FHCSGV to conduct a Fair Housing Assessment, which was completed and submitted to HUD in 1991. The Assessment identified no major findings in the area of fair housing issues or discrimination. In 1996, the City conducted an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Mousing Choice which also concluded that there are no .major impediments to fair housing choice in Baldwin Park and no significant gap in delivery of fair housing services. Nevertheless, the City continues to educate landlords /absentee landlords of their responsibilities to the tenants and of maintaining their rental units in standard condition. As part of the five-year housing and community development strategy, the City has included updating of the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice as an objective for FY 2000 /01. City of Baldwin Park Page 58 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan 3.7 Community Development Needs The following section of the needs assessment describes the City's CDBG eligible non - housing community development needs, including: L Public Housing Non - Housing Needs 2. Economic Development 3. Infrastructure 4. Public and Community Facilities 5. Public and Community Services 3.7.1 Public Housing Non - Housing Needs According to HUD Consolidated Plan regulations, a jurisdiction must address the non - housing needs of public housing residents. Such needs include revitalization of neighborhoods surrounding the public housing projects, drug elimination and anti -crime strategies at public housing projects, YouthBuild activities, and other supportive services. There is one public housing project in the City of Baldwin Park; the Robert McNeill Manor. Since this is a senior housing project, security is an important issue among tenants. At the request of tenants, the Baldwin Park Housing Authority installed security gate /fence around the front area of the property. Robert McNeill Manor is a relatively new development. No maj or rehabilitation need, except to fulfill ADA requirements, is anticipated. Tenants at this development are seniors and prefer to leave management activities to the Housing Authority. No resident management council has been established. 3.7.2 Economic Development Activities Average wage levels for employees may be used as a measure of economic well - being. According to Economic Census wage information, average wages in Baldwin Paris have remained consistently lower than in Los Angeles County as a whole. Except for retail employment in which average wages for Baldwin Park were higher than the average for the County, most other sectors showed average wages which were 75% to 80% of the countywide level. This wage disparity may be due in part to the fact that Baldwin Park has 40% white collar workers and 60% blue collar workers whose wages tend to be lower. By comparison, Los Angeles County has approximately 60% white collar workers whose wages tend to be higher, and 40% blue collar workers. Another contributing factor to the lower warge levels is the low educational attainment for Baldwin Park residents. According to the 1990 Census, approximately 50% of Baldwin Park adults age 25 and above, had attained less than a 12`x' grade education compared to 30% for Los Angeles City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 59 County. In general, higher educational attainment is correlated to higher skill level and higher income. A significant number of people in Baldwin Park live below the poverty level. The 1990 Census determined the poverty status of all persons except institutionalized persons, persons in military group quarters and in college dormitories, and unrelated- individuals under 15 years of age. Data from the 1990 Census indicated that approximately 2,167 households or 16% of the City's households were living below the poverty level. The following resources are available to provide job training services for residents in Baldwin Park: • Charo Career Center • East Los Angeles Skills Center • GED Hotline • GAIN Program/Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services • JTPA Employment Program/Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services • Mexican American Opportunity Foundation • Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment • Southern California Indian Center, Inc. 3.7.3 Infrastructure Improvements While infrastructure improvements are CDBG- eligible activities, expenditure of CDBG funds on such improvements can only take place in income - eligible areas. The CDBG program defines income eligibility as any block group or census tract with 51 percent or more of its population earning incomes less than or equal to 80 percent of the Area Median Family Income. Figure 7 in this Plan illustrates the income - eligible low /moderate block groups in Baldwin Park. The City is currently using CDBG funds for Street Rehabilitation, Sidewalk Program, and Street Lighting Improvements. Street Improvements The City's Public Works Department is responsible for maintenance of the local street system, including all sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and the local in- street storm drain facilities. The Department is also responsible for street construction not otherwise completed by developers or through improvement districts. Gas tax funds are currently being used to finance reconstruction programs, bridge repair, traffic signal improvements and storm drain improvements. r City of Baldwin Park Page 60 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Flood prevention /Drainage Improvements Flooding in Baldwin Park has the potential to result in damage to life and property. Rapid storm water and debris runoff can create flood conditions. The national FIood Insurance program rate maps (FIRM) classify all of Baldwin Park as an Area C with little chance of flooding. In the past, only minor flooding has occurred. Drainage improvements in areas prone to minor flooding continue to be a priority for the City. Most major storm waters are easily handled by the San Gabriel River, the Big Dalton Wash, and the Walnut Creek Wash systems. Current storm drain improvements at Frazier and Merced are being financed by gas tax funds as well as Transportation Equity Act for the 21' Century (TEA 21) funds. Garbage /Trash Removal AB 939 recognizes that an integrated approach to waste management is required to prolong the life of existing landfills and to prevent the need to devote additional valuable land resources to trash disposal. The City of Baldwin Park participates in a variety of efforts to meet the AB939 source reduction, recycling, and composting requirements. Integrated waste management services for Baldwin Park are provided through the City's Administrative Services Department. In 1991, the city adopted two waste management plans which were subsequently approved by the State: (1) the Household Hazardous Waste Element and (2) the Source Reduction and Recycling Element. Sewer System Improvements Underground sewer lines in Baldwin Park appear to be sufficient to carry sewage to County facilities. Although some sections are aging and need repair, these deficiencies are the result of normal use. The City's Capital Improvement Program has not identified CDBG as a potential funding sources for sewer system improvements. Water System improvements Baldwin Park is served by three water companies: Valley County Water District, San Gabriel Valley Water company, and Valley View Mutual Water Company. Each of these suppliers has been operating in the Baldwin Park area for many years before the City incorporated. These suppliers meet State and Federal standards for water quality and supply all of their water from groundwater wells. Baldwin Park is located in one of the four San Gabriel Valley superfund sites with areas of soil and groundwater contamination underlying a portion of the City. Wells in Baldwin Park have been found to contain high concentrations of trichloroethatene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE). TCE and PCE had been used since the 1940s as cleaning solvents, especially at machine shops and dry cleaning plants. Water utilities have been able to continue to provide their customers with clean City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 61 water by shutting down wells in contaminated areas, installing "wellhead" treatment systems, blending contaminated water with clean water to meet drinking water standards, and by obtaining water from neighboring utilities. In March 1994, EPA selected a cleanup plan for the Baldwin Park area. The selected remedy, now in the design stage, calls for large groundwater pump and treat systems. EPA is working with local agencies to reach agreements to implement a joint clean up /water supply project that would satisfy EPA cleanup goals, and help meet regional water supply goals by transporting treated groundwater to areas in Southern California dependent on imported surface water. 3.7.4 Public and Community Facilities Community Centers The City owns and operates three recreational facilities: the Family Service Center, the Community Center and the Julia McNeill Senior Center. The Esther Snyder Community Center is owned and operated by the City of Baldwin Park Recreation & Community Services. In addition to providing recreational and sports events for residents of all ages, the Community Center provides referrals for other programs and services available in the community. The Family Service Center is a centralized facility where residents can obtain information on free or low cost health and social services. The Center offers referrals to homeless shelters, food banks, legal aid, counseling services, medical care, agencies that offer utility and transportation vouchers. In addition to referrals, the Family Service Center offers various self-help classes and programs. The Julia McNeill Senior Center offers a variety of social, health and recreational programs for senior citizens. Unlike other jurisdictions in the Los Angeles area, there is no recreational facility in Baldwin Park provided by non -profit institutions such as the YMCA and YWCA; the City itself is the only provider of recreational services. Given the large proportion (35 %) of residents under the age of 18, the City has a great need for a teen center. Parks and Recreation Facilities There are five parks located in the City of Baldwin Park, providing 27 acres of open. space. These parks include one community park and four neighborhood parks. In addition, the County operates the regional parks in and around the planning area. There are also 17 joint use park/ recreational facilities at elementary and high schools. ..... ............. _..- ................... ­ City of Baldwin Park Page 62 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan The City is currently reviewing various funding mechanisms that can be utilized to acquire additional open space or to refurbish or maintain existing park facilities. These mechanisms include Los Angeles County Proposition A grants, CDBG funds, monies provided through the Quimby Act and the adoption of park impact fee on new development. The Quimby Act has limited application for Baldwin park because park development does not involve subdivision of land. The National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) has established guidelines for public park service and facilities. These guidelines suggest that a city should have a minimum of 2.5 acres of park space per 1,000 residents. Based on 27 acres of public park land and 1999 population estimates of 76,300, Baldwin Park currently provides approximately 0.35 acres of park space per 1,000 residents. The estimated ratio of park acreage per 1,000 residents is only 14% of the recommended level. Parks and recreational facilities are a high priority for Baldwin Park. In addition, the City has been implementing the Central Park West Renovation Project using CDBG funds. This 3 -year project will be completed in FY 1999 -2000. The City used CDBG funds to renovate approximately 1.25 acres of 3.73 acre park. Central Park West is located near the eastern boundary of the City, along the west side of Big Dalton Wash between Badillo Street and Central Avenue. The City is redeveloping the southern one -third of the park as a neighborhood park. When completed, the renovated park will provide much needed recreational opportunities to nearby residents. Centers for the Disabled Regionwide facilities for the mentally disabled include hospitals, medical centers, outpatient clinics, mental health centers, counseling and treatment centers, socialization centers, residential facilities for children, crisis centers, and adolescent and adult day treatment offices. Major service centers for the disabled in the East San Gabriel Valley include: • San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center • Charo Industries • Goodwill Industries of Southern California • MERCI Health Facilities A number of health facilities serve the Baldwin Park residents: • Community Health Projects • East Valley Community Health Center • Kaiser Permanente Hospital • San Gabriel Valley Medical Center The Kaiser Permanente Hospital and Emergency Care Center located off Baldwin Park Boulevard south of the I -10 freeway provides health services to the City. And while the 95- bed acute care and City of Baldwin Paris 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 63 emergency room Medical Clinic at Francisquito and Puente Avenues has closed, a new health care provider is proposing to reopen the facility. Parking Facilities One of the goals for the Circulation Element of the General Plan is to ensure that adequate parking is provided to meet existing and future demand. The City of Baldwin Park will continue to provide incentives for carpooling and other rideshare programs through zoning ordinance parking regulations and other mechanisms. The City sill also require new developments to incorporate a limited number of parking spaces capable of accommodating electric vehicle recharge stations. Fire Station and Equipment Certain types of development in Baldwin Park pose more difficult fire protection problems than others, among them multi - story, wood frame, higher density apartment; multi -story office buildings; large continuous developed areas with combustible roofing materials; and structures storing, handling, and using hazardous materials. Although these conditions exist throughout Baldwin Park, local fire stations staffed by the County Fire Department maintain equipment and personnel to deal with most fire situations, and can call on nearby firefighting units for assistance as required. Fire protection in Baldwin Park is provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Station No. 29, located at 14334 Los Angeles Street in the City of Baldwin Park. Additional service is provided for the northeast section of Baldwin Park by Station No. 48 in Irwindale. Also, ,Station No. 87 in the City of Industry serves all areas south of the 1 -10 Freeway. Station 43 provides a hazardous materials team. Accessibility of Facilities Persons who are physically disabled, including blindness, and persons who suffer from brain impairments due to diseases or resulting from birth defects, often face accessibility issues. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which went into effect July 1991, provides comprehensive civil rights protection to persons with disabilities in the areas of public accommodation, employment, state and local government services, and telecommunications. The design, implementation, and maintenance of all park facilities must comply with ADA; persons of all abilities must have the opportunity to participate in recreation activities. In compliance with ADA, the City of Baldwin Park completed an ADA Transition Plan for public facilities to evaluate their accessibility. CDBG funds may be used to make improvements to public facilities in order to comply with ADA requirements. City of Baldwin Park Page 64 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan 3.7.5 Public and Community Services Anti -Crime Programs The City of Baldwin Park operates its own police department. The Department maintains staff and equipment available to provide patrol services, crime prevention and public information about safety issues. The City of Baldwin Park is committed to. the Community Policing and Problem Solving concept. Many programs have been implemented to provide communication and accessibility between the Police Department and the community, a key component of Community Based Policing. Foot and Bike Patrol Baldwin Park Police Department maintains a Bike and Foot Patrol in various parts of the community. Bike patrols have increased communication and accessibility between the community and the Department. Baldwin Parts Explorers Explorers are assigned to shopping centers, parks, and other pedestrian environments for foot patrol. Paired Explorers carry police radios and are encouraged to act as extra eyes and ears on the street. Explorers are discouraged from initiating activity of confrontations. D.A.R.E. The Baldwin Park Police Department sponsors the Drug Awareness and Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program. Two Department officers are assigned to the D.A.R.E. program, teaching drug education and awareness programs to children in Baldwin Park schools. Neighborhood and Business Watch Programs Neighborhood and Business Watch Programs are sponsored by the Baldwin Park Police Department to increase communication between the community and Police Department. Clergy Council and Chaplain Program These program were recently implemented by the Baldwin Park Police Department to bring the. Department closer to the community and to offer chaplain, or liaison services between the Department and members of the church and community. Most ofthe churches in the City participate in this program. Police Chiefs Forum This is a quarterly meeting within the community that gives the Baldwin Park Chief of Police a chance to communicate with residents regarding local concerns. Graffiti Removal Program This program works to remove graffiti in less than 24 -hours of the report of the offense. The Police Department takes reports and forwards clean -up requests to the Public Works Department which maintains a two - person graffiti removal crew. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 65 TRAP and L.A. Impact The Baldwin Park Police Department participates in the California Highway Patrol sponsored TRAP and LA Impact programs which address vehicle thefts and narcotics from a regional perspective. Community Policing programs are federally funded. Baldwin Park Police Department has department -wide community- oriented policing in addition to a special unit which enables the department to use these funds in the Community Policing Division and other programs in the Department. Baldwin Park has received two Universal Hiring Program (UHP) grants which fund three officers. The Department has also received Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) funds which the City is required to match. CDBG public service funds may be used for the COPS program. Handicapped Services A range of services and facilities are already in place to serve the disabled population in Baldwin Park. Services for the mentally ill are available region -wide through the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Services (LACMHS) and its contracting agencies. These agencies provide services for the persistently and chronically mentally ill. Services are divided into 24 -hour crisis services, crisis walk in- services, child and adolescent screening, and non -24 hour services (frontline crisis services and senior outreach). The County Department of Mental Health operates a facility in Baldwin Park as well as in nearby communities including El Monte, La Puente, and Pomona. San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled is a state - funded, non -profit agency serving individuals with mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism. The agency functions primarily as a diagnostic and testing center to determine. eligibility for state- funded services. Additional services include genetic counseling to persons who have or may be at risk of having a child with a developmental disability. The Center is responsible for planning and developing services for persons with developmental disabilities to ensure that a fall continuum of services is available. Community care facilities (board and care) provide approximately 71 beds in Baldwin Park for the mentally disabled. These facilities are licensed through the Los Angeles Community Care Licensing agency. Licensed community care facilities in Baldwin Park have the capacity to provide supportive housing for 24 developmentally disabled clients. Substance Abuse Services A number of organizations are available in Los Angeles County to provide treatment of Baldwin Park residents with alcohol and drug problems. The following organizations provide a variety of services including counseling, short and long -term housing, and testing: Los Angeles County Health and Human Services Department provides substance abuse treatment through residential programs as well as outpatient programs and support groups City of Baldwin Park Page 66 2000 -2005 Consolidated flan • Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Baldwin Paris Family Service Center • Narcotics Anonymous meets at the Baldwin Park Family Service Center • Baldwin Park Counseling Center provides therapy for drug and alcohol abuse Community Health Projects in Baldwin Park provides chemical dependency services Transportation Services The Foothill Transit Agency and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) provide local- serving and regional bus lines for the City of Baldwin Park. To ensure that bus' transit services continue to meet diverse transportation needs, the City is committed to maintaining a local bus system and Dial -a -Ride or similar transit -on- demand services. The Baldwin Park train station just southeast of city hall provides an important stop for the Metrolink San Bernardino commuter line. Weekday train service between San Bernardino and Los Angeles' Union station allows commuters to disembark for places of employment in Baldwin Park, and for Baldwin park residents to travel easily to jobs in other communities along the line. Health Services The following health services are provided in Baldwin Park. The Family Service Center provides referrals to health services as well as various self -help classes and programs. Alma del Pueblo: This program offers various counseling services for children, adults and families. Bilingual counselors are trained to deal with a variety of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, marital conflict, parent issues, and stress management. Fees are based on a sliding scale. Medi -Cal and Medicare, and some private insurances are accepted. Citrus Valley Health Partners Kids Kare -A -Van: The Kids Kare -A -Van offers free immunizations, physicals and medical health screenings for children of the community. The mobile medical unit is located in the Ramona parking lot at Morgan Park. Grupo Apoyo: Group counseling sessions are designed to allow parents to share experiences and interact with other parents. Topic discussions are led by a psychologist. This program is open to the public. Grupo Apoyo meets every Thursday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Baldwin Park Family Service Center. Kaiser Permanente Educational Outreach Program Motheread Groups: Classes offer training to develop effective parenting skills, to increase family literacy and communications. Parents learn how to read to their children. Classes are offered in English and Spanish. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 67 y: Senior Services In general, service needs of the elderly include: adult day care, basic needs and resources, crime /victim and legal services, education services, employment and training, emergency services, financial aid and benefits, health information and services (inpatient and outpatient), housing services, in -home services, mental health services, protective and placement services, and transportation services. The Julia McNeill Senior Center offers a variety of social, health and recreational programs for senior citizens: • Monthly meetings of the Senior Club discuss issues affecting seniors. • The Senior Center provides preventive health screening services by public health nurses. • The Baldwin Park Senior Nutrition Program serves well - balanced hot meals in the dining room of the Senior Center. These meals are provided by Intervale Senior Services. A $1.50 donation is suggested and reservations must be made one day in advance. • Case management services are also available at the Julia McNeill Senior Center. • Assistance is provided in completing forms for social security benefits, retirements and other social services. Youth Services Given the large number of youth in Baldwin Park, the need for youth services is high. The City of Baldwin Park, Department of Recreation and Community Services, in conjunction with a variety of public and nonprofit agencies, provides a wide range of services for the City's youth population: Kids Cars Fair: The Department, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, Kaiser Permanente, and the Baldwin Park Unified School District, hosts a children's health fair. The purpose of Kids Care fair is to provide free health screenings, immunizations and a link to available health care for children, with an overall mission to stop the spread of preventable diseases: USDA Free Summer Lunch Program: Meals are served from mid -June through early September at schools and parks. Under this program which complements school lunch programs , meals are served to all attending children under the age of 19 years. Sports Scholarship Program: The Department offers financial assistance for recreational and`sports registration fees. Scholarships can be applied to offset fees for youth sports programs offered by associations or for City - sponsored youth programs. This scholarship program is funded through the CDBG Program. City of Baldwin Fork Page 68 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan • Educational Enhancement Program: These summer classes provide children with the opportunity to link up to the Internet and explore Cyberspace. The program is designed to introduce children between the ages of 8 and 17 years,.to computers. • Aquatics Program: The Baldwin Park Aquatic Center and Sierra Vista High School Pool provide swim lessons and recreational swimming throughout the summer. Parents must show proof of City residency at time of registration. • Kaiser Permanente Educational Outreach Program: These services are available at no charge to children between the ages of 10 and 14 years. Activities take place in the Family Service Center after school and on Saturdays. All programs are offered in English and Spanish. • After School Assistance Program: Students currently attending 5th -8th grade can participate in a homework assistance /study skills/ academic skill development program. • Time to Read: Students currently attending 5th -8th grade can participate in a reading improvement program. The programs were developed by Time Publications, and are co- sponsored by Warner Brothers. High school students and adults are trained to be tutor /mentors. • Summer Learning Program: A six -week educational program is offered during summer months. This program offers assistance in math, science, computers, and arts and crafts for children between the ages of 1 I and 13 years. While the City provides a wide range of services, there is not a designated youth center in the City. Child Care Affordability of child care services is a concern for lower income households. Overall, the cost of infant care is substantially higher than the costs for other age groups. Often, a low income household. would need to spend over 30% of their income on child care if they have an infant. A few agencies in the County provide affordable child care for lower income residents. However, the number of subsidized child care slots is typically significantly below the need. • Baldwin Park Unified School District - Head Start Program: This agency administers five federally funded head Start centers serving four -year -old children. One of their programs is located in the City of Baldwin Park. Before and Afterschool Extended Recreation Program:.This program is staffed by the City of Baldwin Park, Department of Recreation and Community Services, and is available at specified schools. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 69 • Child Care Subsidy Program: The City of Baldwin Park offers financial assistance for child care. Eligible residents may use this subsidy at any licensed child care center or city sponsored day care program. The program is funded through the City's CDBG Program. • Options -Child Care and Human Service Agency: Located in Baldwin Park, this is a state -fimded resource and referral for childcare and subsidized child care, respite care for children, and subsidized handicapped childcare. City of Baldwin Park Page 70 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Section 4. Housing and Community Development Strategic Plan This five -year Housing and Community Development Strategic Plan is the centerpiece of the 2000- 2005 Consolidated Plan for the City of Baldwin Park. The Strategic Plan describes: • the resources available • the general priorities for assisting households • strategies and activities to assist those households in need • specific objectives identifying proposed accomplishments The Strategic Plan also addresses the following: • anti- poverty strategy • lead -based paint reduction • institutional structure • coordination among agencies 4.1 Resources for Housing and Community Development Activities Baldwin Park has access to a variety of federal, state, and local resources to achieve its housing and community development goals. Specific funding sources will be utilized based on the opportunities and constraints of each project or program. Table 22 summarizes the major sources of funding available to carry out housing and community development activities in Baldwin Park. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 71 Table 22 Public and Private Resources Available for Housing and Community Development Activities Program Name Description Eligible Activities 1a. Federal Programs - Form ula/Entitlement HOME Flexible grant program awarded to the • New Construction City as part of a county consortium on Acquisition a formula basis for housing activities. Rehabilitation • Home Buyer Assistance • Rental Assistance Community Development Grants awarded to the City on a • Acquisition Block Grant formula basis for housing and • Rehabilitation community development activities. Home Buyer Assistance • Economic Development » Homeless Assistance • Public Services 1 b. Federal Programs - Corn petitive Section 8 Rental assistance payments to owners • Rental Assistance Rental Assistance of private market rate units on behalf of Program very low income tenants (administered by the County). Section 202 Grants to non -profit developers of Acquisition supportive housing for the elderly. • Rehabilitation • New Construction Rental Assistance • Support Services Section 811 Grants to non - profit developers of • Acquisition supportive housing for persons with 0 Rehabilitation disabilities, including group homes, • New Construction independent living facilities and 0 Rental Assistance intermediate care facilities. Supportive Housing Grant Grants to improve quality of existing » Homeless Assistance (Acquisition, shelters and transitional housing; New Construction, Rehabilitation, increase shelters and transitional Conversion, Support Services) housin facilities for the homeless. Section 108 Loan Provides loan guarantee to CDBG 0 Acquisition entitlement jurisdictions for pursuing Rehabilitation large capital improvement or other Home Buyer Assistance projects. The jurisdictions must pledge • Economic Development its future CDBG allocations for Homeless Assistance repayment of the loan. Maximum loan Public Services amount can be up to five times the entitlement jurisdiction's most recent approved annual allocation. Maximum loan term is 20 years. City of Baldwin Park Page 72 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan 1.i Table 22 Public and Private Resources Available for Housing and Community Development Activities Program Name Description Eligible Activities 2. State Programs Proposition 1A Proposition 1A includes provisions to • Downpayment Assistance establish a Downpayment Assistance Rental Assistance Program and a Rent Assistance Program using school fees collected from affordable housing projects. Potential buyers or tenants of affordable housing projects are eligible to receive assistance in the form of downpayment assistance or rent subsidies from the State at amounts equivalent to the school fees paid by the affordable housing developer for that project in question. This is a new program and the State has yet to define the program structure and implementation strata . Emergency Shelter Program Grants awarded to non - profit & Support Services organizations for shelter support services. Mobile Home Park Funds awarded to mobilehome park Acquisition Conversion Program tenant organizations to convert mobile- 0 Rehabilitation M Pro e). home parks to resident ownership. California Housing Finance Below market rate financing offered to ■ New Construction Agency (CHFA) Multiple builders and developers of multiple- • Rehabilitation Rental Housing Programs, family and elderly rental housing. Tax • Acquisition of Properties from 20 to exempt bonds provide below - market 150 units mortgage one y. California Housing Finance CHFA sells tax - exempt bands to make 0 Home Buyer Assistance Agency Home Mortgage below market loans to first time Purchase Program homebuyers. Program operates through participating lenders who originate loans for CHFA purchase. Mortgage Credit Certificate Income tax credits available to first - time Home Buyer Assistance Program homebuyers for the purchase of new or existing single - family housing. Local agencies (County) make certificates available. Low Income Housing Tax Tax credits available to individuals and • New Construction Credit (LIHTC) corporations that invest in low income • Rehabilitation rental housing. Tax credits sold to • Acquisition corporations and people with high tax liability, and proceeds are used to create housing. California Housing Low 'interest loans for the rehabilitation • Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Program - of substandard homes owned and • Repair of Code Violations, Owner Component (CHRP -O) occupied by lower - income , ` Accessibility Improvements, Room households. City and non - profits Additions, General Property sponsor housing rehabilitation projects, Improvements City of Baldwin Paris 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 73 Table 22 Public and Private Resources Available for Housing and Community Development Activities Program Name Description Eligible Activities 3. Local Programs Baldwin Park Redevelopment 20 percent of Agency funds are set i Acquisition Agency. aside for affordable housing activities a Rehabilitation governed by state law. New Construction 4. Private Resources/Financing Programs Federal National Mortgage Loan applicants apply to participating a Home Buyer Assistance Association (Fannie Mae) lenders for the following programs: • Fixed rate mortgages issued by private mortgage insurers. • Mortgages which fund the 0 Home Buyer Assistance purchase and rehabilitation of a Rehabilitation home. • Low Down- Payment Mortgages for Home Buyer Assistance Single - Family Homes in underserved low- income and minority communities. Savings Association Mortgage Pooling process to fund loans for New Construction of single family . Company Inc. (SAMCO) affordable ownership and rental and multiple family rentals, housing projects. Nonprofit and for cooperatives, self help housing, profit developers contact member homeless shelters, and group institutions. homes for the disabled. California Community Non - profit mortgage banking New Construction Reinvestment Corporation consortium designed to provide long a Rehabilitation (CCRC) term debt financing for affordable multi- Acquisition family rental housing. Non- profit and for profit developers contact member banks. Federal Home Loan Bank Direct Subsidies to non - profit and for- a New Construction Affordable Housing Program profit developers and public agencies for affordable low income ownership and rental projects. City of Baldwin Park Page 74 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan 4.2 Housing and Community Development Objectives and Activities The Baldwin Park CDBG Advisory Committee has adopted the eight missions /visions for the CDBG program. In order to implement these missions and visions, the City has developed a number of priorities and programs to address the housing; homeless, community development, and economic development issues in the City. The eight missions /visions are listed below. 1. Provide Affordable Housing to Every Category of Families /Households. This mission /vision is to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing to all residents of this City. In an ideal situation, Renters should not pay more than 30% of their income toward rent and Owners should not pay more than 30% of their income toward mortgage payment. 2. Provide Assistance to Eliminate Homelessness. This mission/vision is to eliminate all homelessness in the City. However, since homelessness is not isolated to Baldwin Park and the problem is transitional and regional, the City will be required to work with outside agencies and surrounding jurisdictions. 3. Provide Assistance to Public Service Programs. This mission/vision is to provide special assistance programs to meet special needs of the disadvantage residents of the City. The financial assistance to organizations or programs is necessary for the successful implementations of programs consistent with the goals of the Consolidated Plan. 4. Provide Assistance to First Time Homebuyers. This mission/vision is to provide technical/financial assistance to renters and make them stake holders in the neighborhood/community they live in. 5. Reduce Substandard Housing. This mission/vision is to reduce /eliminate substandard housing in the City. The reduction/ elimination applies to all housing units, both rental and ownership housing. 6. Create Safer Neighborhoods. This mission/vision is to reduce /eliminate crime and create a safe environment in the neighborhoods and community by making the necessary physical improvements. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 75 T 7. Provide Adequate Public Facilities to Meet the Community Needs. This mission/vision is to build new facilities and renovate existing facilities to meet the special needs of the people and community. 8. Promote Economic Development and Job Creation. This mission/vision is to provide a job for all able working persons in the City. Promote economic development projects /programs to retain and create jobs in the City. 4.2.1 Housing Programs For housing programs, a priority need ranking has been assigned to households to be assisted under each priority action according to the following ranking: High Priority: Activities to address this need will be funded by the City during the five -year period. Medium Priority: If funds are available, activities to address this need may be funded by the City during the five -year period. Also, the City may take other actions to help this group locate other sources of funds_ Low Priority: The City will not directly fund activities using funds to address this need during the five -year period, but other entities' applications for federal assistance might be supported and found to be consistent with this Plan. No Such Need: The City finds there is no need or that this need is already substantially addressed. The City will not support other entities applications for federal assistance for activities where no such need has been identified. City of Baldwin Park Page 76 2000 -2405 Consolidated Plan Priority 1: Conserve the Existing Supply of Affordable Housing This priority implements Mission/Vision #1 (Provide Affordable Housing to Every Category of Families/Households) and Mission/Vision #5 (Reduce Substandard Housing). The needs assessment identifies the need for neighborhood preservation through code enforcement and housing rehabilitation programs. It also identifies the potential risk of losing some of the City's most affordable rental housing through termination of rent subsidies or deed restrictions. Program 1.l: Community Improvement Program This program is a continuation of the CDBG code enforcement program and works in conjunction with the low - interest Home Rehabilitation Loan Programs and Street Improvements Program. Deterioration and blight are significant problems in low - income areas. Many affected properties are in areas north of Ramona near Maine Avenue and in the city's southwestern section near the freeways, where absentee landlords do not invest in improvements and use their properties primarily as tax write -offs. The Community Improvement Program will continue to concentrate its efforts on removing blighted conditions from these areas through the enforcement of existing building codes. Community Improvement officers work in conjunction with building inspectors and Housing Authority staff. Funding Sources: CDBG, General Fund Five -"Year Objectives: • Continue to Enforce existing building codes with Community Improvement Officers working in conjunction with Building Inspectors and Housing Authority staff. CDBG funds will be dedicated to the code enforcement efforts in CDBG - eligible areas, serving approximately 4,000 households. Program 1.2: Home Rehabilitation Loan Programs Horne Rehabilitation Loan Program (HRLP) for low and moderate income (80% MFI) owner - occupants of single-family homes uses Redevelopment Set -aside Funds. The goal ofthese programs is to offer residents an opportunity to live in a safe and sanitary environment, by offering rehabilitation assistance to low and moderate income single- family households. Targeted neighborhoods are within census tracts 4047, 4048, 4051, and. parts of 4050, 4052, and 4070. Low Interest Loans - The low interest loan program provides loans of up to $35,000 to owner occupied households earning up to 80% of median income. This loan amount provides for major repairs and room additions which help alleviate overcrowding. Loans are subject to the following limits and terms: $1,000 to $6,000 up to 5 years City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 77 $7,000 to $15,000 up to 10 years $16,000 to $35,000 up to 15 years The interest rate is 3% and is subject to revision at the discretion of the City. The nature and extent of repairs, due to the limited funding, are limited to those repairs deemed consistent with City code anchor normal residential conservation and maintenance such as roofing, wiring, plumbing, flooring, and painting repairs. • Deferred Loans - Deferred loans are offered to low income senior citizens, the handicapped or disabled, and low income (50% MFI) single heads of household. This program provides loans of up to $15,000 at 1% interest, and defers the repayment of principal' and interest until one of the following occurs: the title changes on the deed, the house is no longer owner occupied; the house is refinanced; or the house is sold. This loan amount provides for major repairs and room additions which help alleviate overcrowding. Rehabilitation Grants - This program provides grants for up to $2,000 to Iow income (50% MFI) senior citizens, the handicapped or disabled, and single heads of household to be used for emergencies, such as plumbing, electrical and severe roofing problems. It is the City's goal to assist low income households with emergency repair grants on an as- needed basis, with an estimated two grants provided on an annual basis. Funding Sources: CDBG and Redevelopment Housing Set -Aside Funds Five -Year Objectives: • Assist 36 households per year, or 180 households during the 5 -year period. • Proposed Income Targeting: 80 households @ 31 -50% MFI 100 households @ 51 -80% MFI Program 1.3: Preservation of At -Risk Rental Housing Three housing projects -- CIark Terrace, Frazier Park, and Syracuse Park -- have Section 8 contracts which are eligible to expire prior to 2010. The City will take the following actions to preserve the 174 low income (50% MFI) units in these projects as affordable housing: Monitor the Status of Section 8 Legislation: The project -based Section 8 program is undergoing constant and substantial changes which make planning for the preservation of at -risk units a difficult task.. City staff will monitor the legislative changes concerning the Section 8 program, in order to be strategically prepared for the potential conversion.of at- risk projects. City of Baldwin Park Page 78 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Monitor Units at Risk: The City will monitor the at -risk projects through maintaining contact with the property owners regarding their long -term plan for he projects. Work W* th Potential Purchasers: The City will establish contact with public and non- profit agencies interested in purchasing and/or managing units at risk. Where feasible, the City will provide technical assistance to these organizations with respect to financing. Conduct Tenant Education: The California Legislature passed AB 1701 in 1998, requiring property owners give a nine -month notice of their intent to opt out of low income use restrictions. The City will work with tenants of at -risk units and provide them with education regarding tenant rights and conversion procedures. The City will also provide tenants in "at risk" projects information regarding Section 8 rent subsidies through the Baldwin Park Housing Authority, and other affordable housing opportunities in the City. Funding Sources: CDBG, Redevelopment Housing Set- Aside, and General Funds as appropriate Five -Year Objectives: Preserve 174 low income (50% MFI) rental units at risk of converting to market rate. Program 1.4: Section S Rental Assistance The Section 8 Rental Assistance program extends rental subsidies to low income (50% MFI) families and elderly who spend more than 50% of their income for rent, live in substandard housing, or have been displaced. The subsidy represents the difference between 30% of the monthly income and the allowable rent determined by the Section 8 program. Most Section 8 subsidies are issued in the form of vouchers which permit tenants to locate. their own housing and rent units beyond the housing payment standards in an area, provided the tenants pay the extra rent increment. The Baldwin Park Housing Authority administers the Section 8 CertificateNoucher program for the City. Currently, over 500 low income households in the City receive rental assistance under this program. Funding Sources: HUD Section 8 Rental Assistance Five -Year Objectives: • Continue to provide Section 8 rental assistance to approximately 500 low income households. Program 1.5: Mobilehome Park Closure Requirements Baldwin Park has six mobilehome parks, containing approximately 214 units, located along the I -10 freeway in non - residential zones. These parks are surrounded by non - compatible heavy commercial City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 79 and industrial uses, and many of the mobilehome units are in substandard condition. Four of these trailer parks have been nonconforming since the early 1980s and are required under City amortization procedures to be removed by December 1999. Pursuant to State law, the City will adopt a Relocation Impact Report (RIR) to evaluate the impact of park closures on park residents. The RIR shall address the availability of adequate replacement housing in mobilehome parks and relocation costs. Copies of the RIR shall be provided to park residents at least 15 days prior to a hearing on the report to be conducted by the Baldwin Park City Council. Funding Sources: HOME, Redevelopment Housing Set -Aside Five -Year Objectives: • Prepare Relocation Impact Report (RIR) for parks faced with closure to identify replacement housing opportunities and set forth relocation assistance. Priority 2: Assist in the Development of Affordable Housing This priority implements MissionNision #1 (Provide Affordable Housing to Every Category of Families/Households) and MissionNision #4 (Provide Assistance to First Time Homebuyers). For -sale housing prices are lower in Baldwin Park than in surrounding communities, and can provide affordable housing opportunities to low and moderate income households with limited assistance from the City. The Consolidated Plan sets forth several first -time homebuyer programs aimed at moving renters into homeownership and promoting neighborhood stability. New construction is a major source of housing for prospective homeowners and renters. However, the cost of new construction is substantially greater than other program categories. Incentive programs, such as density bonus, offer a cost effective means of providing affordable housing development. Program 2.1: first -Time Homebuyer Programs The goal of these programs is to help stabilize neighborhoods by moving low to moderate income renters into long -term homeownership. The City's first -time homebuyer programs include a low interest loan program as well as two down payment assistance programs. In addition, the City participates in the County's Mortgage Credit Certificate program. HOME First-Time Homebuyer Low Interest Loan -This program offers homeownership assistance to low and moderate income households (80% MFI) for purchase of both existing or new homes located anywhere in, the City. The loan is structured as a "silent second." City of Baldwin Park Page 80 2000 -2005 Consolidated Pion This program is funded through the HOME program with a match of local funds from the Redevelopment Agency. Maximum loan amount is $20,000. Preference is given to low - income families, large families, Baldwin Park Residents who are currently renters, and householders employed within the City of Baldwin Park. 2% Dawn Payment Assistance - This program is designed to meet the needs of low to middle income families and individuals who wish to purchase a home and qualify for a mortgage on the basis of monthly income, but lack additional cash for a down payment and closing costs. The Down Payment Assistance Program is limited to first -time homebuyers with income up to 120% of MFL This program is funded through the Agency's 20% Housing Set - aside Fund. The RDA Down Payment Assistance Program provides 2% of the purchase price in the form of a deferred loan. After ten years, the 5% interest on the Ioan is forgiven and the buyer repays principal only. Funds paid into the program return to the account, serving as a revolving residential loan fund. The Redevelopment Agency's goal is to designate $150,000 per year for the next five years of this program. An estimated six families will be assisted each year ofthe program. Preference will be given to households with incomes up to 80% MFI, large families, renters of Baldwin Paris, City employees, and College students. 4% Down Payment Assistance (Fresh Rate) - This program assists households with incomes up to 120% MFI but is not restricted to first -time homebuyers. The program will lend 4% of the purchase price of the home, to be used for down payment and closing cost assistance. This program is funded through the independent Cities Lease Finance Authority in which the City of Baldwin Park is a participant. This program is the same as the Redevelopment Agency's 2% Assistance Program except for the fact that it is not restricted to first -time homebuyers, and is not funded through 20% set- aside. Mortgage Credit CertifacateProgram (MCC) -The City participates in the MCC program. administered by the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission (CDC). An MCC allows the qualified homebuyer to take an annual credit against federal income taxes, up to 20 %ofthe annual interest paid on the applicant's mortgage. The MCC allows more available income to be counted as qualifying for a mortgage. The value of the MCC must be taken into consideration by the mortgage lender in underwriting the loan and may be used to adjust the borrower's federal income tax withholding. Funding Sources: HOME, Redevelopment Housing Set -aside Funds, Independent Cities Lease Finance Authority, and Federal Income Tax Credits Five -Year Objectives: • Assist 80 moderate income (80% MFI) and 20 low income (50% MFI) renters to be first time homebuyers with low interest loans. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 81 Provide downpayment assistance to 9 moderate (80% MFI) and 16 middle income (120% MFI) renters to be first time homebuyers. Continue to participate in regional MCC program, and encourage applicants of City first - time homebuyer programs to take advantage of MCCs. Program 2.2: Density Bonus /Development Incentives Ordinance Pursuant to State density bonus law, if a developer allocates at least 20 percent of the units in a housing project to Iower income households, 10 percent for very low income households, or at least 50 percent for "qualifying residents" (e.g. seniors), the City must either: a) grant a density bonus of 25 percent, along with one additional regulatory concession to ensure that the housing Development will be produced at reduced cost, or b) provide other incentives of equivalent financial value based upon the land cost per dwelling unit. The developer shall agree to and the City shall ensure continued affordability of all lower income density bonus units for a minimum 30 -year period. Funding Sources: None required Five -Year Objectives: • Amend existing density bonus ordinance to comply with State law and to specify regulatory concessions to be offered. Promote the use of density bonuses by preparing a handout to be available at the Planning Department public counter, and provided directly to development applicants. Program 2.3: Land Assemblage, Write-Down, and Gap Financing The City can utilize CDBG, HOME and redevelopment set -aside funds to write -down the cost of Iand for development of low and moderate income housing. The intent of this program is to reduce land costs to the point that it becomes economically feasible to build units affordable to lower income households. As part of the land write -down program, the City may also assist in the acquiring and assembling property and in subsidizing on and off -site improvements. The City of Baldwin Park has committed a portion of its HOME funds in support of housing developments undertaken or proposed by Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs), and by other non - profit housing developers. tinder the HOME Program, housing development projects of five units or more are required to have a minimum of 20% of units set aside for low - income households earning below 50% MFI. This programs provide financial and technical assistance to acquire sites and develop affordable f rental housing. Financial assistance is provided in the form of "gap" financing, for both short- term and long -terra financing. The Redevelopment Agency proposes to allocate $200,000 per year in City of Baldwin Park Page 82 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan housing redevelopment set -aside funds towards new construction, with a general goal of achieving 10 to 20 affordable units per year. Funding Sources: HOME, CDBG, and Redevelopment Set -Aside Funds Five -Year Objectives: • Assist in construction of 10 to 20 affordable housing units per year, or 50 to 100 new affordable units during the 5 -year period. • Proposed Income Targeting: 50 Elderly Renter Hhlds @ 0 -30% MFI 25 First -Time Homebuyer Households @ 31 -50% MFI 25 First -Time Homebuyer Households @ 51 -80% MFI Priority 3: Remove Governmental Constraints to Affordable Housing Development This priority implements MissionNision #1(Provide Affordable Housing to Every Category of Families/Households). Housing affordability is affected by factors in both the private and public sectors. Policies established by the City can have an impact on the price and availability of housing. Regulatory controls such as land use controls, building codes, fees, and other local programs to improve the overall quality of housing may serve as a constraint to housing development. Program 3. I: Development Fees The City charges various fees and assessments to cover the costs of processing permits and to provide services and facilities to the project. Nevertheless, development fees still contribute to the cost of housing. The City may use redevelopment set - aside, HOME, and CDBG funds to offset fees and assist in the development of affordable housing. In conjunction with the City's updated density bonus /development incentive program, the City will incorporate options for fee reductions for. affordable housing developments. Funding Sources: General Fund Five -Year Objectives: * incorporate options for fee reductions as part of Density Bonus/Development Incentives ordinance. Program 3.2: Expedited Project Review A community's evaluation and review process for housing projects contributes to the cost of housing because holding costs incurred by developers are ultimately reflected in the unit's selling pace. To minimize holding costs, the City will prioritize the review of affordable housing projects. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 83 Funding Sources: General Fund Five -Year Objectives: • DeveIop process for concurrent processing of residential projects, and priority processing for affordable housing. Table 23 Summary of Housing Needs and five -Year Objectives Priority Ho sing Needs Income Priority Need level Total Needs Goals Renter Small Related 0 -30% H 687 152 31 -50% H 562 176 51 -80% H 730 So Large Related 0 -30% H 545 147 31 -50% H 612 179 51 -80% H 606 71 Elderly 0-30% H 269 181 31 -50% M 81 30 51 -80% M 67 0 All Other 0 -30% M 208 0 31 -50% M 127 0 51 -80% M 164 0 Owner 0-31% M 804 0 31 -50% H 1,138 80 51 -80% H 2,072 100 Special Populations 0-80% H Total Goals 1,181 Total 215 Goals 1,181 Notes: 1. Households with housing assistance needs.are derived from Table 7 in Section 3 of this Consolidated Plant based on the proportions of households experiencing any housing problem. However, these estimates are based on 1990 Census data, since then a portion of the households have already been assisted through various programs. 2. Total goal for special populations are already included in the estimates for renter- and owner - households. 3. 215 Goals are affordable housing units that fulfill the criteria of Section 215 of the National Affordable Housing Act. For rental housing, a Section 215 unit occupied by a low/mod household and bears a rent that is less than the Fair Market Rent or 30 percent of the adjusted income of a family whose income does not exceed 65 percent of the area median income. For ownership housing, a Section 215 for -sale unit is one to be purchased by a low/mod household and the sale price does not exceed HUD mortgage limit. A Section 215 rehabilitated unit is one occupied by a low /mod household and has a value after rehabilitation does not exceed the HUD mortgage limit. 4. Programs included in this table: Housing Rehabilitation Loan Programs, Section 8 Vouchers and Certificates, First -time Homebuyer Programs, and Land Write - Dawns, Assembly, and Gap Financing Program. City of Baldwin Park Page 84 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan 4.2.2 Homeless Programs Priority 4: Provide Housing and Supportive Services for the Homeless and Those Threatened with Homelessness This priority implements Mission/Vision #2 (Provide Assistance to EIiminate Homelessness). The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) has established the following priorities for the San Gabriel Valley Area. Priority is assigned to the following populations: persons with disabilities, persons with mental illness, persons with multiple diagnoses, and victims of domestic violence. Program 4.1: Continuum of Care for the Homeless Baldwin Park participates in the Los Angeles Continuum of Care process in order to provide coordinated efforts to address homeless issues in the area through a continuum of care model. This model includes the following components: • outreach intake assessment • emergency shelter • transitional housing • permanent supportive housing • permanent housing • employment supportive services In the 1999 Los Angeles Continuum of Care Strategy, LAHSA identified gaps existing in the regional continuum of care system. (This -gap analysis is included in this document as Appendix A.) For the San Gabriel Valley, the Continuum of Care Strategy proposes to fund emergency housing for 77 individuals and 99 family members (total of 176 beds). The Continuum also proposes. transitional housing for 346 individuals and 215 family members (total of 561 persons). Although no funds are proposed for permanent housing units or SRO for the San Gabriel Valley, 54 tenant - based Section 8 and Shelter PIus Care certificates and vouchers are included. Funding Sources: CDBG, Supportive Housing Grants, Section 8, and Shelter Plus Care Five -Year Objectives: Continue to coordinate with LAHSA in building a continuum of care system for the homeless in the San Gabriel Valley area. Allocation of CDBG funds to serve the homeless and near homeless will take into consideration of the gaps identified in the Continuum of Care Strategy. i City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 85 Program 4.2: Sites for Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing Pursuant to state law, a residential facility for six or fewer persons may not be treated differently than family dwellings of the same type in the same zone. A residential facility is defined as any family home, group care facility, or similar facility for 24 -hour non - medical care of persons in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activity of daily living or for the protection of the individual. A residential facility also includes a foster family home, small family home, social rehabilitation facility, community treatment facility, and transitional shelter care facility. Small group homes for six or fewer persons can be located in any of the city's residential districts by right. The Zoning Ordinance does not explicitly allow for homeless facilities in Baldwin Park. The City will modify its zoning ordinance to permit transitional housing in appropriate residential zones and emergency housing in commercial and industrial zones, all subject to approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The CUP will set forth conditions aimed at enhancing the compatibility of transitional housing and emergency shelters with the surrounding neighborhood or commercial district, and will not unduly constrain the creation of such facilities. Funding Sources: General Fund Five -Year Objectives: • Modify zoning ordinance to permit transitional housing in appropriate residential zones and emergency shelters in commercial and industrial zones, subject to approval of a CUP. Program 4.3: Funding for Homeless Facilities and Services The City may use CDBG funds to provide a variety of supportive services to the homeless and those who are at risk of becoming homeless due to emergency circumstances. Needed services include: • Emergency Shelter and Services • Transitional Housing • Supportive Services • Permanent Housing Funding Sources: CDBG Five -Year Objectives: • Continue to utilize the annual Action Plan process to determine appropriate funding allocation for homeless services and facilities. Continue to utilize the Section 8 rental assistance program to assist extremely low and low income households with housing cost burdens. Assist an estimated 55,000 persons with food distribution, 3,525 homeless persons with a variety of emergency and supportive services. City of Baldwin Park Page 86 2000- 2005 Consolidated Plan 4.2.3 Community Development Programs Priority 5: Improve and Provide Public and Community Facilities, and Make Necessary infrastructure Improvements to Serve Low and Moderate Income Persons This priority implements MissionNision #6 (Create Safer Neighborhoods) and MissionNision #7 (Provide Adequate Public Facilities to Meet the Community Needs). Provision of a suitable Iiving environment is a goal of the CDBG program. Adequate community facilities and infrastructure must be available to serve all residents of Baldwin Park, including those of low and moderate income. Program S. I: Capital .improvement Planning The City of Baldwin Park uses the capital improvement planning process to identify and priorities capital improvement needs. The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) identifies a number of public and community facility projects to be completed during the next five years. Parks and Recreation Facilities - Baldwin Park has identified the need for these facilities. The City does not have adequate community park centers to serve its population. The City is currently reviewing various funding mechanisms that can be utilized to acquire additional open space, or to refurbish or maintain existing park facilities. The City is pursuing state funding support through matching grants as a result of new legislation related to community services; however, the capacity and use of this source has not yet been determined. The City owns and operates three recreational facilities: the Family Service Center, the Community Center and the Julia McNeill Senior Center. Unlike other jurisdictions in the Los Angeles area, there are no recreational facilities in Baldwin Park provided by non- profit institutions such as the YMCA and YWCA; the City itself is the only provider of• recreational services. Youth Facilities- The Needs Assessment section of this Plan identified a high unmet need for community facilities serving youth. Currently, there is no designated youth center in Baldwin Park, although all parks in the City offer recreational programs for youth. Youth in the City need safe gathering places that provide constructive and recreational activities. Many youth direct their energy to socially unacceptable behavior such as engaging in gang activities and graffiti. The City has been setting aside CDBG funds in order to construct a Teen Center. Although there is not yet a projected construction date, this project is a high priority. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 87 Senior Facilities - The City owns and operates the Julia McNeill Senior Center which offers a variety of social , health and recreational programs for senior citizens. CDBG funds may be used for senior facility improvements. Infrastructure - While infrastructure improvements are CDBG - eligible activities, expenditure of CDBG funds on such improvements can only take place in income - eligible areas. The City is currently using CDBG funds for Street Rehabilitation, Sidewalk Improvements, and Street Lighting Improvements. CDBG funds may continue to be used for infrastructure improvements in the income- eligible areas. ADA Improvements - In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City has developed a list of public facilities which require removal of architectural barriers in order to provide equal access to persons with mobility limitations. The City will continue to use CDBG funds to provide needed modifications to its public facilities in order to address the accessibility needs of the disabled. Funding Sources: CDBG Five -Year Objectives: • Continue to utilize the capital improvement planning and Consolidated Plan annual planning processes to identify and prioritize capital projects for funding. Continue to implement sidewalk, street, and streetlight improvements in CDBG- eligible areas, installing 125 streetlights, constructing 55 sidewalks, and reconstructing 60 street segments over five years. Make ,ADA improvements to five public and community facilities over five years. Pursue construction of a teen center. Program 5,2: Community Facilities The City may use CDBG funds to assist in the construction, expansion, and/or rehabilitation of non - City owned community facilities serving the low and moderate income households as well as persons with special needs. Special needs populations include children, youth, elderly and frail elderly persons, persons with disabilities, low income families with dependent children, and low and moderate income households in general. Funding Sources: CDBG Five -Year Objectives: • Continue to the Consolidated Plan annual Action Plan processes to identify and prioritize r community facility projects for funding. City of Baldwin Park Page 88 2000 -2005 Consolidates! Plan Priority 6: Provide Needed Public and Community Services for Low and Moderate Income Persons and Those with Special Needs This priority implements Mission/Vision #3 (Provide Assistance to Public Service Programs). Public assistance is typically required to deliver community and supportive services for low and moderate income households and persons with special needs. These populations tend to have less income at their disposal, may be unaware of services responding to their special circumstances, and may have - difficulty with enrollment or eligibility procedures. Program 6,1: Fair Housing and Tenant /Landlord Counseling The City enforces the Fair Housing Act within its jurisdiction. To achieve fair housing goals, the City has contracted with the Fair Housing Council of San Gabriel Valley (FHCSGV) for these services. In 1996, the City conducted an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice which concluded that there are no significant gaps in delivery of fair housing services. The City will continue to develop policies to balance the locations ofpublic /assisted housing in the community. If financially feasible, programs and incentives can be initiated or expanded by the City to provide more opportunities to locate public /assisted housing outside of minority and low /moderate income areas of Baldwin Park. Funding Sources: CDBG Five -Year Objectives: • Continue to provide fair housing and tenant/landlord counseling services for residents using a qualified fair housing provider. Update the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice by the end of FY 2000/01. Assist 200 persons/households annually or 1,000 persons/households over five years with fair housing services. Program 6.2: Community and Special Needs Services CDBG funds may be used to provide services for persons with special needs including but not limited to children, youth, elderly and frail elderly persons, persons with disabilities, persons with substance abuse problems, and victims of domestic violence. General community services for low and moderate income persons and families with dependent children are also needed. Youth. Services - Youth services, particularly those for at -risk youth, are needed to provide youth with a positive direction in life. Youth services and programs are provided by a number of different departments. CDBG funds may be used to provide youth services such as child care, recreation opportunities, and educational enhancement. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 89 • Senior Services - CDBG fiinds may be used to provide senior services such as counseling, needs assessment, and case management. • Services for Persons with Disabilities - Supportive services are needed to help persons with disabilities to achieve independent living. Needed services include employment training and placement, counseling, housing and legal assistance. • Victims of Domestic Violence - CDBG funds may be used to provide victims of domestic violence with temporary shelters, counseling, and other support services. Funding Sources: CDBG Five -Year Objectives: • Utilize the Consolidated Plan annual Action Plan process to evaluate the potential use of CDBG funds to provide and improve community and special need services. Provide recreation, educational enhancement, affordable child care, and employment opportunities to an estimated 9,000 children and youth over five years. • Provide counseling services to seniors through the Julia McNeill Senior Center, serving 350 seniors over five years. • Assist an estimated 165 persons with disabilities with independent living skills and supportive services over five years. • Assist an estimated 550 victims of domestic violence with shelters, counseling, and supportive services over five years. • Provide affordable services via the Family Service Center, serving 12,000 persons over five years. Program 6.3: Graffiti Removal /Prevention Program As part of the City's neighborhood improvement efforts, the City administers a Graffiti Removal/Prevention program. This program is operated city -wide and in low and moderate income areas. Funding Sources: CDBG and General Funds Five -Year Objectives: • Continue to provide graffiti removal/prevention services, assisting in the abatement of 2,200 graffiti annually, or 11,000 graffiti over 5 years. City of Baldwin Park Page 90 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Program 8.4: Punning and Administration Up to 20 percent of CDBG funds and up to 10 percent of HOME funds can be used to support the planning and general administration -of the CDBG and HOME programs by the Department of Community Development. Funding Sources: CDBG and HOME Funds Five -Year Objectives: • Implement the CDBG and HOME programs in compliance with HUD regulations. Review the implementation of the Consolidated Plan programs and objectives and update the Action Plan annually. Update the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice by the end of FY 2000/01. Priority 7: Provide for the Economic Development Needs of Low and Moderate Income Areas and Expand Employment Opportunities for Low and Moderate Income Persons This priority implements Mission/Vision #8 (Promote Economic Development and Job Creation). The creation of jobs can greatly improve access to employment opportunities for low and moderate income residents. In order to increase employment opportunities, the City must create a vital commercial/industrial environment that provides a competitive edge for local businesses and is conducive to attracting new businesses to the City. Program 7.1: Redevelopment Activities The following goals represent the Baldwin Park Redevelopment Agency's focus for non - housing projects during the 5 -year period of the Implementation Plan for the CBD and Sierra Vista Project - Areas: • Continue to eliminate blight conditions within the CBD and Sierra Vista Project Areas; • Stimulate and assist business activity that could potentially increase sales tax revenue as well as tax increment revenue; • Increase employment opportunities by using redevelopment programs to offer incentives to professional and commercial enterprises; and • Establish programs to relieve infrastructure deficiencies so that new and expanded business establishments and public service requirements can be accommodated. City of Baldwin Park 2004 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 91 Funding Sources: Redevelopment Tax Increment Funds Five -'Year Objectives: • CBD Project Area - Develop vacant properties to provide new commercial and residential use, focusing on neighborhood retail sales and services. - Rehabilitate or remove substandard structures to improve environmental quality in the areas of health, safety and welfare. • Sierra Vista Project Area - Pursue improvement programs in the major categories of streets and sidewalks, traffic signals and lighting, undergrounding utilities, freeway visibility, and landscaping/irrigation improvement. - Develop a 24 -acre, Agency -owned vacant site in order to provide new commercial use, focusing on activities which will generate additional sales tax City of Baldwin Park Page 92 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Table 24 Summary of Five -Year Community Development Needs Program Estimated Expenditure Anti -Crime Programs: Overall: $0 Anti -Crime Sub- Categories Crime Awareness (051) $0 Economic Development Programs: Overall* $5,253,000 Economic Development Sub- Categories Rehabilitation; Publicly or Privately -Owned Comm / Indust (14E) $0 Cl Land Acquisition /Disposition (17A) $0 Cl Infrastructure Development (17B) $0 Cl Building Acquistion, Construction, Rehabilitation (17C) $0 Other Commercial/Industrial Improvements (17D) $0 ED Direct Financial Assistance to For-Profits/Job Creation (18A) $0 ED Technical Assistance (1813) $0 Micro - Enterprise Assistance (18C) $0 Infrastructure: Overall $3,030,000 Infrastructure Sub - Categories Flood Drain improvements (03J) $0 Water /Sewer Improvements (03J) $0 Street Improvements (03K) $2,250,000 Sidewalks (03L) $650,000 Free Planting (03N) $0 Removal of Architectural Barriers (10) $130,000 Privately Owned Utilities (11) $0 Planning & Administration: Overall $1,815,000 Redevelopment tax increment expenditures on economic development and commercialrndustrial revitalization activities. r � City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 93 Table 24 Summary of Five -Year Community Development Needs (Continued) Program Estimated Expenditure Public Facilities: Overall $0 Public Facilities Sub- Categories Public Facilities and Improvements (General) (03) $0 Handicapped Centers (03B) $0 Neighborhood Facilities (03E) $0 Parks, Recreational Facilities (03F) $0 Parking Facilities (03G) $0 Solid Waste Disposal Improvements (03H) $0 Fire Stations /Equipment (030) $0 Health Facilities (03P) $0 Asbestos Removal (03R) $q Clean -up of Contaminated Sites (04A) $0 Interim Assistance (06) $0 Non - Residential Historic Preservation (16B) $0 Public Services: Overall $240,000 Public Services Sub- Categories $0 Public Services - General $150,000 Persons with HIV/A DS $0 Battered and Abused Spouses $40,000 Public Services (General) (05) — Fair Housing &Tenant/Landlord $0 Handicapped Services (0513) - Disabled $50,000 Legal Services (05C) $0 Transportation Services (05E) $0 Substance Abuse Services (05F) $0 Employment Training (05H) $0 Health Services (05M) $0 Mental Health Services (050) $0 Screening for Lead -Based Paint/ Lead Hazards (05P) $q , City of Baldwin Park Page 94 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Table 24 Summary of Five -Year Community Development Needs (Continued) Senior Programs: Overall $34,000 Senior Programs Sub- Categories $q Senior Centers (03A) $0 Senior Services (05A) $34,000 Youth Programs: Overall $2,100,000 Youth Programs Sub - Categories $q Youth Centers (03D) $1,500,000 Child Care Centers (03M) $q Abused and Neglected Children Facilities (030) $0 Youth Services (05D) $425,000 Child Care Services (05L) $175,000 Abused and Neglected Children (05N) $q Other: Overall $1,361,000 Other Sub - Categories $0 Urban Renewal Completion (07) $0 CDBG Non - profit Organization Capacity Building (19C) $0 CDBG Assistance to Institutes of Higher Education (19D) $0 Repayments of Section 108 Loan Principal (19F) $0 Unprogrammed Funds (22) $0 Homeless Services: Emergency Food $63,500 Nameless Services: Transitional Housing/Case Management $75,000 Homeless Services: Prevention $62,500 Code Enforcement $1,160,000 City of Baldwin Park 2000.2005 Consolidated Plan Page 95 4.2.4 Summary of Five -Year Objectives Table 25 summarizes the quantified five -year objectives the City intends to pursue to benefit the homeless and special needs populations. Table 26 summarizes the City's quantified five -year housing and community development objectives. Objectives not quantifiable are described in detail in the previous sections. Table 25 Summary of Specific Homeless/Special Populations Objectives Needs Priority/ Category Program Specific Objectives Homeless Priority 4/ Food Distribution - 11,000 persons per year, 55,000 for 5 -year period. Program 4.1 Homeless Prevention - 365 clients per year, 1,825 for 5 -year period. Homeless Shelter and Case Management - 340 persons per year, 1700 for 5 -year period. Elderly Priority 6/ Senior Counseling Program - staffing for one day per week and serving 70 seniors Program 6.2 annually, 350 over 5 -year period. Persons with Priority 6/ Provide advocacy, attendant care, peer counseling, housing information, referral Disabilities Program 6.2 services - 33 clients per year, 165 for 5 -year period. Victims of Priority 6/ Domestic violence services - 80 shelter nights for battered women & children, and Domestic Program 6.2 90 helpline calls per year; 400 shelter nights and 450 helpline calls for 5 -year Violence period. r City of Baldwin Park Page 96 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Table 26 Summary of Specific Housing and Community Development Objectives Needs Category Program Specific Objectives Housing - Owner Priority 1/ The City will rehabilitate 36 housing units and assist in the construction of 10 Program 1.2 units per year; 180 housing units rehabilitated and 50 ownership units constructed over 5 years. Priority 2/ Assist in the construction of 10 affordable housing units annually, or 50 units Program 2.3 over 5 years. Housing - Renter Priority 11 Provide rental assistance to 250 low income households annually. Program 1.4 Priority 2/ Provide homebuying assistance to 10 renters through low interest loans Program 2.1 annually; 50 renters assisted over 5 years. Priority 21 Provide downpayment assistance to 5 renters annually, 25 renters assisted Program 2.1 over 5 years. Priority 21 Assist in the construction of 10 affordable housing units annually, or 50 units Program 2.3 over 5 years. Infrastructure Priority 5/ Install 25 streetlights annually, 125 over 5 years. Improvements Program 5.1 Construct 11 sidewalks annually, 55 over 5 years. Reconstruct 12 street segments annually, 60 over 5 years. Community Priority 5/ Pursue construction of a new Teen Center. Facilities Program 5.1 Make ADA improvements to 1 public and community facility annually, 5 over 5 years. Community Priority 6/ Assist 200 persons/households annually with fair housing services, or 1,000 Services Program 6.1 persons /households over 5 years. Priority 6/ Provide recreational opportunities for 1,500 children annually, 7500 for 5 -year Program 6.2 period. Provide educational enhancement services for 130 youth per year, 650 for 5- year period. Provide youth employment opportunities for 17 youth per year, 105 for 5 -year period Reach 2,400 teens annually through counseling services, 12,000 over five years. Provide affordable child care services for 80 children per year, 400 for 5 -year period. Priority 6/ Provide services for low income families - 2,400 clients per year, 12;000 Program 6.2 clients for 5 -year period (medical referrals, food, emergency shelter vouchers, counseling, transportation). r Priority 6/ Abate 2,200 graffiti annually or 11,000 abatements over 5 years. Program 6.3 City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 97 4.3 Anti - Poverty Strategy Poverty is defined by the Social Security Administration as the minimum income an individual must have to survive at a particular point in time. Although there are many causes of poverty, some of the more pronounced causes of poverty include the following: • low income - earning capability; • low educational attainments and job skills; • discrimination; and • personal limitations (e.g. disabilities, drug/alcohol dependency) Two leading causes ofpoverty, low income - earning capability and low educational attainment or job skills, can be addressed by programs which combine education and training with job search preparation for the individual, and job creation efforts. The State of California's welfare reform plan, known as CalWORKS, took effect in 1998. The Ca1WORKS program, coordinated by the County, is designed to move welfare recipients from dependency to self sufficiency through employment, and to divert potential recipients from dependency. The program's goal is to identify sufficient employment opportunities with sustainable income levels for people transitioning off of welfare. Job - related education and training are provided through the county, private industry and educational institutions. Economic indicators show that Baldwin Park is steadily emerging from difficult economic times with new developments that have helped increase general fund revenues and services to the residential population. The City is in a position to engage its residents and businesses in a collaborative effort to promote economic growth within the community. With careful planning and thoughtful review, the community will be able to achieve its. economic development goals. Economic development strategies formulated around the following five major goals will in large part determine the degree of success Baldwin Park will have in reviWizaing its economy: • Increase General Fund Revenues • Facilitate Revitalization of Targeted Areas • Diversify City's Job Base • Maintain Economic Competitiveness • Improve Public Services and Infrastructure Successful economic development leads to increased employment opportunities for residents of all income levels. The City is also working with the Baldwin Park Housing Authority to implement Family Self- Sufficiency (FSS) program. The program is intend9d to assist families in gaining financial self- sufficiency through participation in employment training programs. City of Baldwin Park Page 98 2004 -2405 Consolidated Plan 4.4 Lead -Based Paint Reduction Strategy National studies estimate that 75 percent of all residential properties built prior to 1978 contain lead- based paint (LBP). Lower income households affected by LBP have fewer financial resources available to detoxify units and/or provide medical treatment to children suffering from lead poisoning. The Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of childhood lead poisoning through housing -based approaches. This strategy requires jurisdictions to focus on implementing practical changes in older housing to protect children from lead hazards. An estimated 2,840 housing units occupied by low and moderate income households in Baldwin Park may contain lead -based paint; this constitutes 17 percent of the approximately 16,600 occupied . units in the City. To reduce lead -based paint hazards, the City takes the following actions: • Continue to monitor the lead - poisoning data maintained by the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. • Educate residents on the health hazards of lead -based paint through the use of brochures and encourage screening children for elevated blood -lead levels. • Disseminate brochures through the Fair Housing Council of San Gabriel Valley, Center for Independent Living, and the City's Hoare Rehabilitation Programs. • Administer a number of Home Rehabilitation Loan Programs which provide financial assistance to low and moderate income households in making necessary improvements and correcting code violations. City staff attended HUD training on lead -based paint reduction requirements and strategies, and will evaluate City programs for address lead hazards. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidates! Plan Page 99 4.5 Institutional Structure The institutional framework within which the City will carry out its horsing and community development strategies involves public agencies, for -profit and nonprofit private organizations. The role of each organization is discussed in this section. This section also discusses potential gaps in the delivery system of housing in the City and how Baldwin Park plans to address those gaps. 4.5.1 Public Agencies City of Baldwin Park Programs and activities associated with the housing strategy identified in this Housing and Community Development Strategy are carried out by several City departments. Department of Community Development The Housing Division of the Department of Community Development manages the Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs including the filing of grant applications and administration of funds made available for City and Agency programs. The Housing Division also supervises the Section 8 program administered by the Baldwin Park Housing Authority. The Planning Division ofthe Department of Community Development performs development review for residential subdivisions, apartment projects, mobile home parks, group quarters, and second units. Together with the Building Division, the Planning Division oversees the permitting process and regulates compliance with zoning and building codes. The Planning Division is also responsible for long -range planning, which includes preparation of the City's Housing Element, and conducting updates to the Element at least every five years. Finally, the Planning Division implements the density bonus program required by state law. Baldwin Park Redevelopment Agency Pursuant to State Redevelopment law, the Baldwin Park Redevelopment Agency sets aside 20 percent of the tax increment generated from within the redevelopment project areas for low and moderate income housing. Agency funds must be used to increase, improve and preserve the City's supply of low and moderate income housing available at affordable housing costs to persons and families of low and moderate income. The Agency is responsible for implementation of the inclusionary housing, replacement housing, and tenant relocation requirements of State Redevelopment law. Baldwin Park housing Authority The Baldwin Park Housing Authority administers Section 8 programs for four neighboring cities: Baldwin Park, Monrovia, South El Monte and West Covina. The Housing Authority is supervised by the Housing Division of the Department of Community Development. City of Baldwin Park Page 100 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan 4.5.2 Non - profit Organizations Community Housing Development Organizations As part of the HOME program, the City is seeking to work with Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) in delivering affordable housing opportunities to low and moderate income residents. Baldwin Park has worked with one CHDO but is constantly seeking additional opportunities to partner with qualified CHDOs. Supportive Housing and Special Needs Service Organizations There are many support organizations which include as part of their mission the provision of assistance to individuals and families with special needs. Special needs populations in the City include the homeless, elderly and frail elderly persons, disabled persons, persons with AID and related diseases, persons with substance abuses, families and individuals living below poverty, lower income families with dependent children, and those who are at risk of becoming homeless. In addition, fair housing services are an important component of the Housing and Community Development Strategic Plan. Descriptions of the key social service agencies serving City residents have been provided in the Housing and Community Development Needs component of this Consolidated Plan. 4.5.3 Private industry For - profit Developers and Builders County -wide, for profit developers and builders continue to have difficulty finding appropriate sites for residential development, obtaining adequate financing from private sources, and constructing housing that is affordable to low and moderate income renters and home buyers. Many of the housing developers have participated in housing density bonus programs, tax - exempt bond- financing, and other funding programs. The City works closely with private developers to ensure quality housing is delivered to City residents. Lenders Private lending institutions provide funds for housing development and rehabilitation. The City works closely with private lenders in providing "silent second" mortgages under the Home Buyer Assistance Programs. r City of Baldwin Park 2004 -2405 Consolidated Plan Page 101 4.5.4 Delivery System Gaps and Strategy to Overcome Gaps The housing delivery system in Baldwin Park continues to provide opportunities for increases to the housing inventory. Between 1991 and 199$, 351 housing units were constructed in the City, representing approximately 74 percent of the City's share of regional housing growth needs for that period as determined by SCAG. This level of housing production is considered successful in light of the limited availability of vacant land in the City, high housing development costs, and the economic recession during the early 1990s. In addition, the City provided affordable housing opportunities residents through other housing programs, such as rental assistance, rehabilitation loans, and first -time homebuyer assistance. The limited availability of public. funding sources'represents the major gap in the housing delivery system. Providing affordable housing to the lower income households generally requires some form of government subsidy, necessitating a close working relationship between the public and private sectors. The Baldwin Park Redevelopment Agency is currently assisting with the development of several affordable housing projects. The TELACU Las Palomas 74 -unit senior citizen housing project is currently under construction at 3834 Monterey Avenue, near Ramona Boulevard. Six single - family homes located at the. southeast corner of Ramona Boulevard and Rhodes Lane are also under construction. Redevelopment housing set -aside funds are used to leverage private and other state and federal resources in order to bring these affordable housing projects to Baldwin Park. Over the next five years, the City will continue to explore new fund_ ing mechanisms for the development and preservation of housing. The lack of qualified CHDOs is another major obstacle the City faces when pursuing affordable housing projects. As required, the City reserves 15% of its annual HOME allocations for housing. development by CHDOs. However, the City has not been able to identify /attract qualified CHDOs to assist in affordable housing development. Over the next five years, the City will work with the Southern California Association of Non-Profit Housing (SCANPH) to identify CHDOs interested in affordable housing development in the San Gabriel Valley. " 4.5.5 Coordination The City will engage in the following activities to enhance its coordination with other agencies: Work with Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) -The City will continue to seek out qualified non -profit housing organizations, with the intent of working with these organizations to preserve and develop affordable housing. Coordinate with OtherAgencies to Provide.S`erviees The City will continue to coordinate with the County and other social service providers to provide needed housing and community services for its residents. City of Baldwin Park Page 102 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan 4.6 Public Housing Resident Initiatives Baldwin Park has one conventional Housing Authority owned public housing. The project was developed in 1987 and contains 12 one - bedroom units-for seniors, including 1 unit for the physically disabled. Given the small size of the project and all tenants are elderly, the tenants desire to leave management activities to the Housing Authority. There is no desire by the tenants to become owners of public housing units. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page 103 Appendices Appendix A: Continuum of Care Gap_A Appendix A: Continuum of Care Gap Analysis continuum OT care: daps Am ysis - inuiviauais Beds /Units Estimated Current Unmet Need/ Relative Needs Inventory Gap Priority Emergency Shelter 12,704 2,543 10,161 Med Transitional Housing 25,408 6,810 18,598 High Permanent Housing 25,408 3,659 21,749 -High Total 63,520 13,012 50,508 Estimated Supportive Services Slots Job Training 41,288 2,177 39,111 Low Case Management 63,520 23,137 40,383 High Substance Abuse Treatment 38,112 6,701 31,411 Med Mental Health Care 50,816 8,476 42,340 Med Housing Placement 63,520 5,214 58,306 High Life Skills Training 63,520 3,678 59,842 Med Estimated Sub- Populations Chronic Substance Abusers 38,112 1,618 36,494 Med Seriously Mentally Ill 12,704 806 11,898 Med Dually- Diagnosed 10,163 52 10,111 High Veterans 19,056 737 18,319 Med Persons with HIV /RIDS 9,528 200 9,328 High Victims of Domestic Violence 5,399 584 4,815 Low Youth 8,000 490 7,510 Med Other Categories Disabled 1,906 244 1,662 Low Elderly 6,352 17 6,335 Med Multi- Diagnosed 3,176 122 3,054 High e City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page A -1 Continuum of Care: Gaps Analysis - Persons in Families with Children l Beds /Units Emergency Shelter Transitional Housing Permanent Housing Total Estimated Supportive Services Slots Job Training Case Management Child Care Substance Abuse Treatment Mental Health Care Housing Placement Life Skills Training Estimated Sub - Populations Chronic Substance Abusers Seriously Mentally Ill Dually- Diagnosed Veterans Persons with HIV /AIDS Victims of Domestic Violence Other Categories Disabled Estimated Current Unmet deed/ Relative Deeds Inventory Gap Priority 3,176 1,232 1,944 Low 6,352 3,865 2,487 Med 6,352 2,616 3,736 High 15,880 7,713 8,167 High 3,864 700 3,164 Law 15,880 - 4,533 11,347 High 11,275 1,301 9;974 High 9,528 1,273 8,255 Low 12,704 1,751 10,95.3 Low 15,880 2,702 13,178 High 4,605 993 3,612 High 3,176 294 2,882 Low 635 0 635 Low 2,064 68 1,996 Low 5,240 50 5,190 Low 2,382 54 2,328 Med 6,352 1,368 4,984 High 4,764 40 4,724 Med r City of Baldwin park Page A -2 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Appendix B: Summary of Public Comments on Draft Consolidated Plan Appendix B. Summary of Public Comments on Draft Consolidated Plan To be provided at the end of the 30 -day public review of Draft Plan. City of Baldwin Park 2000 -2005 Consolidated Plan Page B-I CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 26TH YEAR ENTITLEMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FAIR HOUSING PROGRAM This Contract is made by and between the CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, hereinafter referred to as "CITY ", and the FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OF SAN GABRIEL VALLEY, hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR ". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Baldwin Park 26th Year Entitlement Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program of FY 2000 -2001 Annual Action Plan/ Consolidated Plan specifically speaks to the need for a Fair Housing Program to be carried out by an Entitlement City to ensure that every citizen of the City is afforded equal opportunity to rent/buy housing of their choice; and WHEREAS, the CITY has no expertise in this area and because fair housing is different from normal city -type functions; and WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR is experienced in Fair Housing counseling and all the rules /regulations, and has the expertise to perform the functions desired by the City and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). NOW, THEREFORE, the CITY and the CONTRACTOR agree as follows: 1. Scope of Services. CONTRACTOR is to perform all services set forth in Exhibit "A" of this Contract. RECEIVED AUG 2 b 2000 gWi6rir WK kOUSW waffy 2. Time of Performance. Said services of CONTRACTOR are to commence as of July 1, 2000 and shall be completed June 30, 2001. 3. Fee. Compensation to CONTRACTOR for the total services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be limited to Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000), and the disbursement of funds shall be made according to Section 4 of this Contract. 4. Payment. Payments by the CITY to the CONTRACTOR shall be made following the close of each calendar month, commencing August 1, 2000. The CONTRACTOR shall on the first of each month make monthly reports to the CITY of actual costs and disbursements incurred pursuant to this Agreement and the specific activities undertaken by the CONTRACTOR. Upon substantiation of costs, disbursements, and specific activities the CITY will disburse payment to the CONTRACTOR within 30 working days of the monthly report. Payments will be made to the CONTRACTOR at the following address: FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OF SAN GABRIEL VALLEY 1020 N. Fair Oaks Avenue Pasadena, CA 91103 5. Maintenance and Availability of Records. CONTRACTOR shall establish and maintain, on a current basis, a project records file and an adequate accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. CONTRACTOR shall retain all records for at least five (5) years. CONTRACTOR shall make available for inspection its performance, financial, and all other records pertaining to the performance of this Contract to authorized CITY, and Federal personnel, and allow said personnel to inspect and monitor its facilities and program operations, including the interview of CONTRACTOR'S staff and program participants as required to enable the CITY, and Federal Officials to fulfill their obligations to insure compliance with all applicable laws. 6. Nonexpendable Property. A record shall be maintained for each item of nonexpendable property acquired under this Contract. Nonexpendable property shall include tangible personal property (including, but not limited to, office equipment), real property and any interest in such real property , including any mortgage, trust deed, or other encumbrance of real property, and the funds received from the sale of any interest in real property. Any utilization of funds from the disposition, including sale, of nonexpendable property must have approval of the CITY, and the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and otherwise comply with the Federal regulation, including, but not limited to, Federal Office of Management and Budget Circular A -102, In case of this Contract's termination, the CITY reserves the right to determine the final disposition of said nonexpendable pro. perty,... including _ funds __and/or any other _ 7. Program Report. Monthly, or frequently as may reasonably be determined by the CITY, the CONTRACTOR shall provide the CITY, in a form approved by the CITY, a budget and a report on the program status of the project and evidence of compliance with Federal regulations. The CONTRACTOR shall be required to compile and maintain, as part of the project record, files that verify that program recipients, clients, or beneficiaries meet applicable program eligibility requirements pursuant to 24 CFR Part 570.208. Information as may reasonably be required at various times for reporting to HUD, and the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park. The CONTRACTOR shall on the first day of each month provide the CITY with a status and summary of the previous month's case load and activities with specific summaries of each discrimination complaint and counseling activity. 8. Compliance with Federal and State Law and Certification and Assurance. CONTRACTOR stipulates that it understands that the funds for this Contract are originally provided by the Federal Government, and that consequently the expenditure of these funds is subject to specific requirements set forth in various Federal regulations and agreements between the CITY and U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In particular, this agreement is subject to requirements contained in 24 Code of Federal Regulations Part 570 and Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. CONTRACTOR and CITY agree to cooperate to the fullest extent possible to insure compliance with all Federal requirements required of CONTRACTOR in all subcontracts entered into pursuant to this Contract. CONTRACTOR further warrants that it will make every effort to comply with the following requirements: ._a)__ _ - _ Compliance with Section .3.-of the..Housing and_ ..Urban..DevelopmentAct_of..... _. 1968. b) Requirements relating to equal employment opportunities. c) Compliance with the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 USC 1857 et. seq., the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251 et. seq., and EPA regulations in 40 CRF Part 40, as amended. d) Compliance with Federal Labor Standards. e) Requirements forbidding interests of certain Federal officials. f) Requirements forbidding interests in this Contract by CITY and local government officials. g) Compliance with program income and property management standards as defined in Federal Office of Management and Budget circular A -102. h) Other Federal Acts applicable to projects funded with Block Grant Funds. 9. Assignability. The CONTRACTOR shall not assign any interest in this Contract, and shall not transfer any interest in the same (whether by assignment or transfer), without the prior written consent of the CITY hereto. However, claims for money due or to become due to the CONTRACTOR from the CITY under this Contract may be assigned to a bank, trust company, or other financial institution without such approval; notice of any such assignment or transfer shall be furnished promptly to the CITY. 10. Termination. a) This Contract may be suspended or terminated by the CITY with a 10 -day written notice to the CONTRACTOR. In the event of such suspension or termination, the CONTRACTOR shall only be entitled to reimbursement for the pro rata share of the monthly fees incurred to the effective date of suspension or termination. b. This Contract may be suspended or terminated by the CITY immediately upon.__written...notice for violation_ by_ the..CO.NTRACTOR of _Federal-Laws requirements governing the use of Community Development Block Grant Funds. In the event of such suspension or termination, CONTRACTOR shall only be entitled to reimbursement of the pro rata share of the monthly fees incurred to the effective date of suspension or termination. 11. Indemnification and Insurance. CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, defend and save harmless the CITY, its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims and losses whatsoever accruing or resulting to any and all persons, fimns, or corporations furnishing or supplying work, services, materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of this Contract, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, firm, or corporation for damage, injury, or death arising out of or in connection with CONTRACTOR'S performance of this Contract. Without limiting CONTRACTOR'S indemnification, it is agreed that CONTRACTOR shall maintain in force at all times during the performance of this Contract a policy or policies of insurance covering its operations. CONTRACTOR shall furnish CITY with certificates evidencing the maintenance of such insurance coverage. CITY shall be given notice in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to cancellation or modification of any policy. CITY, its officers and employees, shall be named as additional insured on all policies of liability insurance. All policies of insurance shall be in a company authorized by law to transact insurance business in the State of California. The following policies of insurance shall be procured by CONTRACTOR. a) General Liability. Such policy shall be in an amount of at least $500,000 for the death of or injury to any person in any one accident, $1,000,000 for the death of or injury to more than one person in any one accident, and $200,000 for property damage in any one accident, or a combined single limit of $1,000,000.__ b) Automobile. If motor vehicles are used in performing services hereunder, automobile insurance coverage must be obtained in amounts equal to those required for general liability policies. c) Worker's Com ensation. A policy of insurance or other evidence of compliance with California Worker's Compensation Laws. 12. Equal Opportunity in Program Benefits. CONTRACTOR shall not deny service to or otherwise discriminate against any person on the grounds of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, material status, physical handicap, medical condition, or age. 13. Reimbuf cement. In the event that CITY is required to reimburse the Federal Government as a result of a determination, after audit, that CONTRACTOR has misused funds, CONTRACTOR shall pay CITY all disallowed sums. CONTRACTOR'S obligation to reimburse CITY of misuse of funds shall survive the termination or expiration of this Contract. 14. Conflict of Interest. No member, official, or employee of the CITY shall have any personal interest, direct or indirect, in this Contract, nor shall any such member, official, or employee participate in any decision relating to the Contract which affects his personal interests of any corporation, partnership, or association in which it is, directly or indirectly, interested. 15. Equal Opportunity Employment Practices Provision. a. CONTRACTOR certifies and represents that, during the performance of the Contract, the CONTRACTOR and each subcontractor will adhere to equal opportunity employment practices to assure that applicants and employees are treated equally..and are not_ discriminated. against becaose.of.their race} religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap, sex or age. b. CONTRACTOR agrees that it will, in all solicitations or advertisements for applicants for employment placed by or on behalf of the CONTRACTOR, state that it is an "Equal Opportunity- Affirmative Action Employer" or that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap, sex, or age. C. CONTRACTOR agrees to'provide the CITY with access to and, if requested to do so by the CITY, through its awarding authority or Affirmative Action Officer, provide copies of all of its records pertaining or relating to its employment practices, to the extent such records are not confidential or privileged under State and Federal law. d. CONTRACTOR agrees to recruit vigorously and encourage businesses owned by persons who are members of a protected class to bid on its subcontract. e. Nothing contained in this Contract shall be constructed in any manner so as to require or permit any act which is prohibited by law. CITY OF BALDWIN PARK Date: use v7- 0A eyb 2 - Dayle Kel Chief Executive Officer Date: ATTEST: K ryn V. Tizc eno, City Cle k ArnCil. Alvarez- Glasman City Attorney SAN GABRIEL VALLEY FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL / P (/ ff,A:: Frances A. Espi Executive Director aL.i'I n` U, II�iII SING P� of �¢} gabrle� �} FRANCES A. ESPiNOZA Executive Director STAFF DANIELLE R. JONES, Esq. Legal Director ELIZABETH ESPARZA- CERVANTES, Esq. Director of Programs CHARLENE PORTER Office Manager ROBERT PETERSEN Project Administrator SOCRATES SILVA Project Administrator PITWATI BOENTARAN Project Administrator ROSA BENITEZ Project Administrator IVANA GOMEZ DEL CAMPO Project Manager GLORIA BERTOLDO Housing Counselor RAMIRO RAMOS Housing Counselor AIKOUSH VIRABIAN Housing Counselor BOARD OF DIRECTORS Robert Searcy President Bonnie Robie Vice President Wendy Cobleigh Treasurer Saul Sarabia Secretary Laura Barrera Dennis Barrocas Elsie Christison Pearl Clay Naomi M. Farley Samanda Guyan Diane Hardie Adam Murray Viola Roscoe Steven A. Schneider Andrew E. Wetzler EXHIBIT "Arr June 28, 2000 Via Courier Tad Mimura City of Baldwin Park 14403 E. Pacific Avenue Baldwin Park, CA 91706 Dear Mr. Mimura: Enclosed please find a revised budget for the 2000/2001 Fair Housing Program. We look forward to continuing our relationship with the City of Baldwin Park in the upcoming year. Sincerely, Frances A. Espinoza, J.D. Executive Director Enclosure MAIN OFFICE -1020 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, California 91103 Tel. (626) 791 -0211 Fax (626) 398 -8155 SATELLITE OFFICE -- 3017 N. Tyler Avenue, El Monte, California 91;'31 Tel. (626) 579 -6868 Fax (626) 442 -2619 www.fairhousingsource.org e-mail" fhcsgv @earth link. net n FQOAL NOame OPFOiRTOfOTY FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OF SAN GABRIEL VALLEY BALDWIN PARK FAIR HOUSING PROGRAM 200012001 REVISED BUDGET PERSONNEL COSTS SALARIES $ 10,494.00 BENEFITS $ 4,584.00 TOTAL $ 12,078.00 11. OPERATIONAL COSTS INSURANCE $ 352.00 SUPPLIES /MATERIALS $ 212.00 PRINTING /ADVERTISING $ 132.00 POSTAGE $ 132.00 TELEPHONE $ 242.00 FACILITIES RENTAL $ 670.00 EQUIPMENT LEASE /PURCHASE $ 342.00 ACCTGILEGALIMARKETING $ 418.00 MILEAGEITRAVEL $ 88.00 REPAIRS /MAINTENANCE $ 132.00 MEMBERSHIPS & SUBSCRIPTIONS $ 110.00 TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES $ 92.00 CONSULTANTS $ - TESTERS $ - TOTAL $ 2,922.00 TOTAL BUDGET $15,000.00 Fair Housing Council of SGV 2000/2001 Revised Budget 1� or v Gabriel _" January 21, 2000 FRANCES A. ESPINOZA Executive Director STAFF Tad Mlmura DANIELLE R. JONES, Esq. City of Baldwin Park Legal Director K 14403 E. Pacific Avenue AFI WATLINGTON- MACLEOi] Director of Programs Baldwin Park, CA 91706 CHARLENE PORTER Office Manager Dear Mr. Mimura: ELIZABETH ESPARZA- CERVANTES, Esq, Staff Attorney Enclosed please find two copies of the 2000/2001 CDBG proposal from the ROBERT PETERSEN Fair Housing Council of San Gabriel Valley to provide fair housing services Project Administrator for the City of Baldwin Park. Please call with any questions. We loop forward GLORIA SERTOLDO RAMIRO RAMOS to working with you. AIKOUSH VIRABIAN TINA (QINGNIAO) ZHU Housing Counselors Sincerely, BOARD OF DIRECTORS Robert Searcy President Frances A. Espinoza Bonnie Robie Executive Director Vice President Wendy Cobleigh Treasurer Enclosures S861 Sarabia Secretary Laura Barrera Dennis Barrocas Elsie Christison Pearl Clay Naomi M. Farley Samanda Guyan Diane Hardie Adam Murray Randy Renick Viola Roscoe Steven A. Schneider Andrew E. Wetzler MAIN OFFICE -1020 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, California 91103 Tel. (626) 791 -0211 Fax (626) 398 -8155 SATELLITE OFFICE — 3017 N. Tyler Avenue, El Monte, California 91731 Tel. (626) 579 -6868 Fax (626) 442 -2619 e -mail: fhcsgv @earthiink.net EQUAL xoow "PU TURErY PROPOSAL FOR CDBG FUNDING FAIR HOUs1NG P':OGRAM JULY 1, 2000 To JUNE 30, 2001 SUBMITTED To: THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE BALDwIN PARK, CA 91706 Tad Mirnura HOUSING MANAGER SUBMITTED BY: FRANCES A. ESPINozA ExEcunvE DREcToR "THE FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OF SAN GABRIEL VALLEY 1020 N. FAIR OAKS AvENuE PASADENA, CA 91103 (P) 6261791 -0211 (F) 626/398 -8155 THE FAIR HOUSING PROGRAM BY THE FAIR HOUSING OF SAN GABRIEL VALLEY I. Program Overview The 1968 Fair Housing Act committed the federal, state, and local governments to the goals of equal access in housing. The Fair Housing Council of San Gabriel Valley (referred to herein after as "Fl-IC /SGV" or "the Council") was created in 1968 to spearhead the fight for equal access in housing in the San Gabriel Valley. For over a decade, the Council has worked in partnership with the city of Baldwin Park to promote fair housing choice, eliminate discrimination, and support problem solving between property owners and tenants in the community. Although significant strides have been made in addressing issues of discrimination in our region, the Council's work has shown that, unfortunately, discrimination in housing continues. As the demographics of our region change, so does the problem of housing discrimination. In order to address the evolution of the problem, the Fair Housing Council of San Gabriel Valley proposes to continue to provide comprehensive fair housing and landlord/tenant services for the City of Baldwin Park for the 2000 -2001 program year. Through our Fair Housing Program, we seek to address complaints of housing discrimination and dissuade future incidents of housing discrimination from occurring. An important component of this program includes addressing problems that arise between landlords and tenants (i.e. payment of rent, lease agreement, and habitability), which are often intertwined with issues of discrimination. During Program Year 1998/99, almost ninety -four percent (93.6 %) of the Baldwin Park residents seeking the Council's assistance were individuals and families in low to moderate income groups, according to self-reported client data This figure demonstrates the need for fair housing services within the City's low to moderate income communities and meets HUD requirements for allocation of CDBG funding. Moreover, the Council provides assistance to the entire Baldwin Park community including homeowners, prospective buyers, landlords, tenants, and local officials. The Council is uniquely suited to accomplish the Fair Housing Program as our mission is to actively support and promote freedom of residence so that all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, marital status, ancestry, age, or sexual orientation will be afforded the opportunity to have the housing they desire and can afford; to lesson neighborhood tensions, and to eliminate prejudice and discrimination. The Fair Housing Council is centrally located in the San Gabriel Valley with a main office in the Jackie Robinson Center, a vibrant community center in Pasadena that welcomes a steady flow of people from all over the region. The Council is easily accessible by bus and car. The council also has satellite offices in El Monte and Alhambra. The Council has a staff of nine, four of whom are able to communicate in Fair Housing Council of San Gabriel Valley Proposal rage l of 9 both Spanish and English, and one who is able to communicate in both Armenian and Russian. With our history working in the region and with the City of Baldwin Park, accessible lwmtjons, mission, success, and high caliber and diverse staff, the Council is uniquely suited to accomplish the Fair Housing Program. The following proposal reviews, (1) the statement of needs, (2) the proposed project /activity to meet the needs, (3) program growth and development, and (4) the projected budget. 11. Statement of Needs In the 1998199 Program year, the Fair Housing Council assisted 203 clients from Baldwin Park. As noted in the Program Overview, 93.6% of the callers from Baldwin Park were of low to moderate income (Figure 1). Approximately eighty percent (80.3 %) of Baldwin park clients were Hispanic, followed by Caucasian clients at almost fifteen percent (14.8 %), with African American and Asian American client each making up two percent while Armenian, Native American, and other callers together represented one percent (Figure 2). Figure 1 Figure 2 Income Level or 199811999 FHC/SGV Clients From Baldwin Park U Low lncomc ■ Moderate income a High lnoome Race/Ethnicity of 1998/1999 FHC /SGV Clients From Baldwin Park ■ Armenian ■African American tee. �Y Msian/Pl Cl Caucasian ■ Hispanic ■ Native American ■ other Also important to note is the high percentage (44.3 %) of clients from Baldwin Park that are female- headed households (Figure 3). Combined with the high number of low - income clients, this may point to a significant problem with poor, single - mothers renting housing in Baldwin Park. This trend continued into the next Program Year with female - headed households making up fifty -three percent (53.1 %) of Baldwin Park clients from July through December 1999 (Figure 4). Fair Housing Council of San Gabriel Valley Proposal Page 2 of 9 Figure 3 Figure 4 Landlord/tenant calls ranged from neighbor disputes to harassment. As can be seen in Figure 5, the most prevalent of these problems were regarding evictions, repairs, and seeking housing. Clients most often call when they receive any type of 30 -day or 3 -day notice, get a rent increase, or are trying to get repairs made. Our Housing Counselors educate clients on the law so they can make informed decisions when dealing with their housing issues. Our counselors can also refer theta to the appropriate agencies when needed (i.e. legal aid and code enforcement). Figure 5 Landlord/Tenant Complaints for Baldwin Park 1998/1999 j2 Eviction ■ Repairs 0 Rental Terms 0 Rent Increase ■ Harassment ® Privacy ■ 3 -Day Notice 0 Security Deposit ■ General Information ■ Substandard Conditions 0 Neighbor Dispute 0 Seeking Housing Fair Housing Council of San Gabriel Valley Proposal Page 3 of 9 Also during the 1998199 program year, the Fair Housing Council's Discrimination Department received calls from twelve Baldwin Park clients who suspected they were experiencing discrimination. Three of these were investigated as familial status discrimination cases. The first two familial status discrimination cases involved Hispanic women with children at a mobile home park who alleged that the manager was inconsistent in his enforcement of the mobile home park rules, changing them frequently to make them more restrictive for Hispanic families with children, Additionally, both complainants alleged that the manager used derogatory terms, such as "wet backs," in reference to the children. In both cases, the Council obtained copies of the rules and reviewed them. The cases were subsequently closed after the Complainants failed to pursue their cases. The third familial status case involved a Hispanic woman with children who alleged that the manager told her that the owner complained about the complainant's visitors, the appearance of her son's friends, and no longer wanted to rent to families with teens. The Council investigated the complaint by interviewing a witness, obtaining and reviewing the relevant documents, and conducting a property title search on the property in question. Unfortunately, the complainant's telephone became disconnected and she did not respond to written requests for a response. 111. Proposed Proiects and Activities In the upcoming program year, the Council proposes to offer the Fair Housing Program to the residents of Baldwin Park, In addition, the Council has identified some needs that are particular to the Baldwin Park community. The first section will describe the Fair Housing Program while the second section identifies special needs and describes projects designed to address them. A. THE FAIR HOUSING PRoGRAM The Fair Housing Program will address the problem of inequity in housing due to illegal prejudices and practices. Communities of color, religious communities, seniors, gays, lesbians, bisexuals, immigrants, people with disabilities, and people with children (mostly female heads of household) are often denied housing for discriminatory reasons. These populations require effective protection and resources to address their inability to obtain the housing of their choi Discrimination Complaint Investigation Once a Baldwin Park resident contacts the Council, either in person at our offices in Pasadena, El Monte, and Alhambra or by phone with our toll-free 800- number, a housing counselor will interview the client to determine the type of housing problem he or she may have. At the first sign of a claim of discrimination, the client's inquiry will be referred to the Legal Director to determine whether that client's complaint should be further investigated. If further investigation is required, the Legal Director and the Discrimination Investigation Team will conduct outside factual research by administering tests to identify any discriminatory actions by housing personnel. Interviews may be conducted of witnesses (e.g., neighbors, family members, or property personnel) and studies completed to identify potential discriminatory history in the client's area. Once sufficient factual evidence is obtained, the team can identify the type of discrimination that may be involved and solution options for the resident. The Legal Director and her team will work closely with the resident to best achieve the client's goals. Enforcement and Legal Services The Legal Director will oversee the City of Baldwin Park discrimination cases and identify how illegal housing activities can be resolved. Case resolution can include self - help techniques that are implemented by a complainant, mediation, conciliation, and litigation. Landlord/Tenant Counseling Many of the Baldwin Park residents that come to the Council for assistance will have difficulty enforcing landlord or tenant responsibilities (e.g., payment of rent and housing repairs). Our housing counselors will provide Baldwin Park residents with a wide -range of actions that they can take to enforce landlord and/or tenant responsibilities. Outreach and Education The Council will provide outreach and education services including programs and workshops in Baldwin Park at centrally located sites and in collaboration with local programs and services. Council staff will develop and distribute materials in the City that describe how housing injustices arise, the applicable laws that protect against housing discrimination and ways to prevent housing injustices. Our materials and programs will be offered to a variety of audiences such as property personnel (e.g., landlords, property managers, and realtors), tenants, prospective homebuyers, city employees, and other non -profit organizations. Depending on the audience, the written materials and presentations will be translated by Council staff into Spanish, Armenian, or Russian. The Council's Project Place program will be a key component of our outreach efforts. Project Place is a monthly listing of available apartments and homes in the community. The listing is compiled from a variety of sources (e.g., newspapers, service centers, etc.), and will be offered to City of Baldwin Park residents. Fair Housing Council of San Gabriel Valley Proposal Page 5 of 9 B. Special Projects In addition to the Fair Housing Program, the Council has identified some needs that are particular to the Baldwin Park community. One of these special needs is targeted outreach to the Asian Pacific Islander community. The Council has been in the process of building ties with local organizations that work with Baldwin Park's Asian population such as the Chinatown. Service Center and the Asian Pacific American Legal Center of Southern California. The Council has also been developing materials and resources to reach out to the Asian community. Figure 6 Further outreach is needed due to the under- representation of Asian Pacific Islander clients. Figure 6 is a comparison of racial demographics in the City of Baldwin Park, from the 1990 Census, and the racial makeup of FHC /SGV clients in the 1998/1999 Program year. Clients of Asian/Pacific Islander descent were significantly under- represented, making up only two percent (2.0 %) of Baldwin Park clients, when about eleven percent (11.4 %) of the city's population is Asian/Pacific Islander. On the other hand, Hispanics were over represented among client statistics, making up about eighty percent (80.3 %) of all clients from Baldwin Park when about seventy percent (70.4 %) of Baldwin Park's population is Hispanic. Possible explanations for this over - representation are that resources are more accessible to the Hispanic community or that Hispanics are less satisfied with rental conditions in Baldwin Park. According to 1990 Census data, almost twenty - percent (19.1 %) of the households in Baldwin Park are linguistically isolated. Almost ten percent (9.2 %) of Baldwin Park Fair Housing Council of San Gabriel Valley Proposal Faire 6 of 9 residents speak an Asian or Pacific islander language at home. Andover a third (37.1%) of those households are linguistically isolated. The Council would like to meet this need by hiring a Mandarin speaking staff person to assist with outreach and client counseling. Another important aspect of housing in Baldwin. Park is We high percentage of owner occupied housing (61 %) compared to renter occupied housing (39 %) as can be seen in Figure 7. Taking into account the project,,A growth of Baldwin Park, which the California Department of Finance estimates at 76,300 by January 1, 1999, the affordability of homes in Baldwin Park, and the relatively low overall cost of living compared to the rest of Los Angeles County; the Council estimates that the trend of owner - occupied housing will continue to grow. Figure 7 Baldwin Park Owner /Renter Occupied 9990 ®Owner Occupied ■Renter Occupied Therefore, it is important for the Council to serve the specific needs of current and prospective homeowners. The Council is developing a Home Ownership Project as a way of increasing services to those Baldwin Park residents looking to buy a home. Such a project would aim to prevent practices that are prohibited under the Fair Housing Act, such as discrimination in mortgage lending and "steering" prospective homebuyers to certain neighborhoods. The Council is always examining the special needs of residents throughout the San Gabriel Valley. In order to identify other special needs of Baldwin Park residents, the Council seeks to build relationships with agencies that serve Baldwin Park residents such as the Baldwin Park Community Center and the Family Service Center. This will allow the Council to stay informed of the special needs of Baldwin Park residents. IV. PROGRAM GROWTH AND DEVELQPMENT In preparation for the 2000/2001 fiscal year, the Council made exciting developments in the Fair Housing Program to better serve the community. The Program is strengthened by new staff that will allow us to provide even better outreach, counseling and services to the diverse communities of the region. We will be providing our services in 2 additional languages to English and Spanish — Armenian and Russian. Over fifty percent of our staff will be prepared to fully assist clients in a language in addition to English. To offer more legal assistance and better identify and solve the legal issues and that our clients have, the Fair Housing Council of San Gabriel Valley Proposal Page 7 of 9 Council now has assembled the largest legal team of any of the fair housing providers in the Los Angeles area. There are 4 lawyers on staff, two of whom are Bar Certified and can assist in litigating discrimination cases. With these important developments, we anticipate that the Council's role in combating housing discrimination and addressing landlord/tenant problems will be more accessible to residents and our efforts will be more effective. During the last Program Year, the Council was awarded a prestigious Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) grant from. the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The grant will be used for a special enforcement project aimed at raising the level of awareness in immigrant communities of the fair housing laws. HUD received 220 applications and made 47 grants nationwide. FHC /SGV was the only grant recipient in Los Angeles County. The grant is evidence of HUD's respect for the work of the FHC /SGV. Baldwin Park along with the entire San Gabriel Valley is experiencing incredible demographic change due to immigration and internal migration. This grant helps the Council stay informed of and ready to assist with housing issues for immigrants in Baldwin Park. We are also pleased to introduce, for the 2000/2001 fiscal year, the Council's 4 -part Commitment to Service. Our commitment includes: • Strict Program Oversight • High Caliber, Diverse Staff • Understanding of Our Communities • Courteous and Prompt Handling of Inquiries The Fair Housing Council has always sought excellence in our work and the new established Commitment to Service further solidifies what clients, communities, and funders can expect from the Council. V. Projected Budget The Council. respectfully requests a $20,000 Community Development Block Grant from the City of Baldwin Park in order to provide the Fair Housing Program for the City and its residents in the 2000/2001 fiscal year. As outlined below, the proposed budget is $5,000 more than last year's request. The Council proposes to use the additional funding to expand its efforts to specifically target the Asian Pacific Islander population by hiring a Mandarin speaking staff person. In addition, the Council would like to use the funds to develop the Homeowners Project as discussed in the Special Projects section. The Council would also use the funds to develop a relationship with agencies in Baldwin Park such as the Baldwin Park Community Center and the Family Service Center. Fair Housing Council of San Gabriel Valley Proposal Page 8 of 9 FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OF SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 2000/2001 PROPOSED BUDGET I. PERSONNEL COSTS SALARIES $13,075.00 BENEFITS $ 2,092.00 TOTAL $1 5,167.00 II. OPERATIONAL COSTS INSURANCE $ 489.00 SUPPLIES/MATERIALS $ 367.00 PRINTING/ADVERTISING $ 306.00 POSTAGE $ 245.00 TELEPHONE $ 428.00 FACILITIES RENTAL $ 580.00 .EQUIPMENT LEASE/PURCHASE $ 583.00 ACCTG/LEGAL/MARKETING $ 550.00 MILEAGE/TRAVEL $ 306.00 REPAIRS /MAINTENANCE $ 245.00 MEMB. /SUBS./PROF.ACT $ 428.00 CONSULTANTS/TESTERS $ 306.00 TOTAL $ 4,833.00 TOTAL BUDGET $20,000.00 Fair Housing Council of San Gabriel Valley Proposal Page 9 of 9 FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OF SAN GABRIEL VALLEY Organizational Budget FUNDING SOURCE 199912000 Alhambra $ 20,000.00 Baldwin Park $ 15,000.00 El Monte $ 50,000.00 Glendale $ 22,471.00 Montebello $ 15,000.00 Monterey Parr $ 23,000.00 Pasadena $ 50,000.00 Pico Rivera $ 18,000.00 Rosemead $ 23,000.00 West Covina $ 12,000.00 Whittier $ 20,000.00 L.A. County $ 58,815.00 TOTAL $ 327,286.00 I0111 , Q` 'brio BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAILING LIST PRESIDENT (MAILING ADDRESS) (H) Robert Searcy (H) 18251 San Fernando Mission Blvd. Car Northridge, CA 91326 Voice Mail (0) Fax VICE- PRESIDENT (MAILING ADDRESS) (H) Bonnie Robie 740 Palisade St. Pasadena, CA 91103 REVISED 12 -22 -99 (323) 512 -3808 (323) 646 -8550 (818) 816 -8994 (323) 512 -3813 (323) 876 -6501 (H) (626) 798 -1313 (W) South Central Health & (W) (323) 357 -7412 Rehabilitation Program Fax (323) 563 -5672 958 East 108 St. Los Angles, CA 90059 SECRETARY (MAILING ADDRESS) (H) Saul Sarabia 1138 W. 158`x' St. Gardena, CA 90247 TREASURER 1 (MAILING ADDRESS) (H) Wendy Cobleigh 747 South Grand Ave. Pasadena, CA 91105 (LV) Jim Dickson Realtors 336 S. Lake Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101 (H) (310) 538 -1660 (W) (323) 750 -9087 Fax (323) 750 -9640 (H) (626) 799 -7949 Fax (626) 799 -6752 (IV) (626) 639 -1692 Email: wendycob @aol.com (MAILING ADDRESS) (H) Samanda Guyan 9852 Cullman Ave. Whittier, CA 90603 (MAILING ADDRESS) (H) Diane Hardie 1390 N. Arroyo Pasadena, CA 91103 (W) Jim, Dickson Realtors 336 S. Lake Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101 (MAILING ADDRESS) (H) Adam Murray 1815 E. Second St., 923 Los Angeles, CA 90033 (W) Howrey & Simon 550 S. Hope St., Suite 1400 Los Angeles, CA 90071 (H) (562) 947 -5771 (H) (626) 398 -0248 (W) (626) 639-1648 Email: DBHardie@earthlink.net (H) (323) 264 -7282 (W) (213) 892 -1967 Fax (213) 892 -2300 (MAILING ADDRESS) (H) Randy Renick (H) (626) 794 -5447 3201 N. Mt. Curve Ave. Altadena, CA 91101 (W) Hadsell & Stormer 128 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Suite 204 Pasadena, CA 91103 (W) (626) 585 -9600 Fax (626) 577 -7079 (MAILING ADDRESS) (H) Viola Roscoe (H) (626) 791 -5982 3652 Monte Rosa Dr. Fax (626) 791 -5982 Altadena, CA 91001 MAI 1 G i�lG ,�i;ICIE5 OF INCCRPOfi.1: OU WEST SUT GARR `M VhLLEEY PRC7TC T L ND'IMS T AIMING (A Cal iforria Nonprofit Co=ora`,ion) We y t_he undersigned, hereby aa[aciate our�elven f r the 7urporte of 'forainig a corporation under the General' Nonprofit Corporation Lase of the State of California, and we hereby ritate: FIR ST: The name of this corporation in VEST Sift GABRS:Z ' AUZY PROJECT UNDPERST ND.LIG SECOIM: The , =posen For which +hl,�_ corporation is formed are: (a) anP specific -,,nr? -)r4_r.1,Ary :ai rno�e of tha ,IE,;a S .1I1 G.:EEL VUL I PROJECT UNDEPSTARDING shall' be to 4cti +ra? .,- supp�ort and .,� encourage freed.orr of re.9idence in the "lest San Gabriel Valley co�?,anitie., to the end that all persona, r-:gareles - of rune, relig an or natiora7 origin, will be afforded the opportunity to secure the housing they desire area can afford; to lesser neighborhuo.l teaninnc; to eliminate prejudice and dis- crime nation; and to defend atzwn and cirril rights secured by law. (b) The general purposes and vowers are to have and -exercise all riFhtr- and powers confe -=ed on n=orofit corporations under the. laws of California, including the power to contract, rent, buy or pall personal or real nroperty, -�rovidad, hrxrcvar, that this corporation shall not, except to an insubstantial de ree, engage in an'? activities or exer,- ci.as any powers thsL are not in furtherance of the primary purposes of this corporation, 4 incc -e or asset^ Of this o=anizEtion shall ever unjn, to the benefit of any dirwctar, officer or �e�'�e' iherecf or to the henefit of any private all individual. tto substantial part of the acti.vitiea of the corporation si be the carrying on of orooaganda, or otherwise attempting, to influence legislation, and the cornorati.on shall not aarticipate in, or intervene Ln (including the publishing or distribution' of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. (b) Upon the dissolution or winding up of the cc=porati.on its assets remaL'ing after r)ayment of, ar provision for payment, of all debts and liabilities of this corporation, shall be distributed to a nonprofit fund, foundation or cornoration Which is organized and operaied exclusively for charitable, educational., religious and/or ,scientific Fur- poses atad which has established its tax exempt status under Section 5GI(c). (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresvonding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue L.aw). If this corporation holds anv assets on trust, or the corporation iQ formed for charitable purposes, such a!-;gets °hall be disposed of in such manner as may be directed by decree of the superior court of the county in which the corporation has its principal office, upon petition therefor by the Attorne? General or by 'a Gerson concerned in the liquidation, in a proceeding to vhich the At- torney General is a party. This corporation reserves the right to amend these Articles of Incorooration in the manner now or hereafter prescribed by statute. -IN ;;jnr�� ,4,L 110r, the undersigned, being the persons herein- above =, ed as the first Directors, have e.cecuted tnesr, Artie-IR,a Of yea r STATE OF =370- IL ) COMITY OF LCS ANGEI,,ES I• ZRED MCSERi , A-UM BRTJBA=- , DOIIAIZ D. DONOVAN, JLTLMTINE E. COGER !21D JA 'ES GRMCH each states that he is a Member of the govern- ing board or body of the WEST SAS GriMIEL VALLX —,Y PRWECT UMERSTAPtIIM I the lm-incorporated association mentioned in the foregoing Articles of Lcorporation;.that together constitute at least a majority or the governing board or body; that said association has duly authorized its incorporation and has authorized the undersigned, as said governing board or body to execute 'the Articles of Incorpo- ration. Each of the undersigned declares under penalty of perji=7 ghat the foregoing statement is true and correct. Executed at Temple City: California, on I•Sarch 10, 1972 ti MILDRED XIOSEa3 A..RI.ON Cr'AKER JyLIgtmIE E. CONGM JA?= GF NICH f BY LAWS FAI R HOUSING. COUNCIL 30 a SAN GABRIEL 'V'ALLEY (Incorporating ammendments as of) NOV. 23, _ _1994 (date) ARTICLE IV - iNIEETINGS The annual meetings of the Council shall be held each year, during the last quarter of the fiscal year, on a date, place and hour to be designated by the Board of Directors. section 2. Other. c ing Meetings of the Members may be held at such other times as the President of the Board of Directors may determine, or upon the written request of majority of the Members. Section 3. UJQLILeeliagm Whenever Members are required or permitted to take any action at a meeting, a written notice of the meeting shall be mailed to all members not later than two (2) weeks prior to the date of the meeting. The notice of a meeting shall state the place, date and time of the meeting, and in the case of a special meeting, the general nature of the business to be transacted. Stction,yI Voting Each individual member or organization shall be entitled to one vote at the Annual Meeting either as a representative of an organization or as an individual. Observers & Honorary members are entitle to be heard, but not to vote. (a) A quorum for the transaction of business in the general meeting shall consist often percent (lo %) of the Members, but the only matters which can be voted upon at any meeting actually attended by less than one -third of the voting members are matters the general nature of which was given in the Notice of Meetings. (b) The presence of six (5) members (32 %) shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business of any meeting of the Board of Directors. (c) Motions shall be carried by simple majority arc in conflict- (2) SeCtian f. Rf!signati,onS The resignation of any Officer, or Director shall be tendered to the Board in writing, and become effective on acceptance by a majority of Board members then present and voting or in ninety (90) days after tendered, which ever comes first. Vacancy among the officers and Board of Directors shall be fined by a simple majority vote of the Board of Directors, untU the next annual election. Absence from three (3) consecutive, regular meetings without an excuse deemed valid by the Board of Directors shall be construed as resignation there from. SrStion 8. Cam, nsation, Directors and Officers serve without compensation and shall not incur any expenses on behalf of the Council without prior approval of the Board. There should be no conflict of interest of personal gain due to service on the Board. ARTICLE V1- CONLNE=EES Section 1. tqj3 ding Cam mitt= Standing committees shall be appointed as needed by the Board of Directors. These are (a) Education Committee (b) Planning and Development Committee (c) Personnel Committee (d) Budget Committee (e) dominating Committee The President shall appoint, subject to confitttation by the Board of Directors, such special committees as he/she may deem necessary. Secti`on_3. President The President shall be an ex- officio member of all standing committees and shall be notified of their meetings. The President with the approval of the Board of Directors shall have thq power to appoint the Chairperson of each committee or to delegate that task to the Members of the Committee. The President with the approval of the Board of Directors shall have the further power to remove any Committee Chairperson or Committee Member. ARTICLE V 1- FISCAL AND ELECTIVE YEAR Swi= -L The fiscal and elective year of the Council shall be the Calendar Year. (4) Fair Dousing Cou: nc l of San Gabriel Valley The following changes to the By-laws for the Fair Housing Council of San Gabriel Valley have been proposed and will be voted on at the April Board meeting. ARTICLE IV - MEETINGS &ction 1. Annual Meefin=. currently reads: The annual meetings of the Council shall be held each year during the last quarter of the fiscal year, on a date, place and hour to be designated by the Board of Directors. proposed change: The annual meetings of the Council shall be held in the Fall of each year, on a date, place and hour designated by the Board of Directors. ARTICLE VI - COMMiT"fEES Section 1. Standing !Committees. currently reads: Standing Committees shall be appointed as needed by the Board of Directors. These are: (a) Education Committee (b) Planning and Development Committee (c) Personnel Committee (d) Budget Committee (e) Nominating Committee ' proposed change: Standing Committees shall be appointed by the Board ofDire ctors. These are (a) Budget Committee (b) Personnel Committee (c) Nominating Committee (d)' Litigation Committee AR'T'ICLE VIII - FISCAL AND ELECTIVE YEAR ction 1. currently reads: The fiscal and elective year of the Council shall be the Calendar Year. proposed change: The fiscal year of the Council shall begin on July 1 and end on June 30. The elective year shaft coincide with the annual meeting dates. Equal Housing Opportunity • Member of Fair Housing Congress of Southern California • A HUD Agency/ PASADENA OFFICE -1020 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, Womia 91103 • Tel. (818) 791 -0211 • Fax (818) 398-8156 EL MONTE OFFICE - 3017 N. Tyler Ave. EI Mont$, CaEiiornlad 91731 * Tel. (819) 579 -6868 • Fax (8 18) 442.2618 ZDepartment of the Treasury 'Internal Revenue Service FRESNO, CA 93888 FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OF SAN GABRIE.L VALLEY 1200 N FAIR OAKS AVE PASADENA CA 91103- 4201991 Taxpayer Identification Number: Tax PeriodCs): Dear Taxpayer: In reply refer to: 8916604923 Mar. 08, 1999 LTR 8580 I 95- 2748948 000000 00 000 02604 95- 2748948 Dec, 31, 1998 Form: ALL You are not required to file Form 940 because you have been determined to be an exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; therefore, you are exempt from paying Federal unemployment tax. Please destroy any Form 940 returns you may have received. Do not make tax deposits for Federal unemployment tax. We will send you a refund for your payments for the current year. You may request refunds for payments made in previous years by filing a Form 843 claim. You must file a claim for refund within three years from the return due date, or within two years from the date you paid the talc, whichever is later. Even though you are not liable for the Federal tax, YOU could be liable for the state tax.. States establish and operate their own systems. Therefore, you should contact your state to find out whether you are required to make contributions under the state unemployment compensation law. If You do not owe any other takes, we will refund the money you Paid with your return or by Federal tax deposit in six to eight weeks. If you have any questions, please call us at the IRS telephone number listed in your local directory (or 1 °800 - 829 - 1040). If you prefer, you may write to us at the address shown at the top of the first page of this letter. Whenever you write, please include this letter and, in the spaces below, give us your telephone number with the hours we can reach you. Keep a copy of this letter for your records. Telephone Number ( ) Hours Department of the Treasury I)Merrial Revenue Service FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OF SAN GABRIEL VALLEY 1200 N FAIR OAKS AVE PASADENA CA 91103 - 4201991 Mar. 08, 1999 LTR 891660492N3 95- 2748948 000000 00 000 02605 We apologize for any inconvenience, and thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely yours, DEROME BRATVOLD Enclosure(s): CHIEF, TAXPAYER RELATIONS BLANCH Copy of this letter 1 BALDWIN I'�A�K,K, TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK Rosemary Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk Suzie Ruetas, Housing Specialist '44 August 29, 2000 Signatures MEMORANDUM Attached is the Original signed CDBG contract with one of the approved Non - Profits. This contract was approved on May 10, 2000, as part of the FY 2000/2001 Annual Action Plan with the following: Non - Profit Category'.. Amount Fair Housing Council Program Administration $15,000 If you have any questions, please call me at (626) 869 -7500 ext. 551. O�SING C, w� of ti� ga�riel � FRANCES A. ESPINOZA, J.D. Executive Director STAFF DANIELLE R. JONES, Esq Legal Director ELIZABETH ESPARZA- CERVANTES, Esq. Director of Programs CHARLENE PORTER office Manager August 28, 2000 Via Courier Suzie Ruelas City of Baldwin Park 14403 E. Pacific Avenue Baldwin Park, CA 91706 IVANA GOMEZ DEL CAMPO Project Manager Sincerely, GLORIA BERTOLDO Housing Counselor RAMIRO RAMOS Housing Counselor AtKOUSH VIRABIAN Prances A. Espinoza, J.D. Housing Counselor Executive Director Enclosure One (1) signed copy of the 2000/2001 CDBG Contract BOARD OF DIRECTORS Diane Hardie President Naomi Farley Dear Ms. Ruelas: ROBERT PETERSEN Project Administrator SOCRATES SLVA Project Administrator Enclosed please find one signed copy of the 2000/2001 CDBG Contract between the Pair Housing Council of San Gabriel Valley and the City of Baldwin Park to provide a PITWATi BOENTARAN Farr Housing Program. Project Administrator ROSA BENITEZ We look forward to continuing our relationship with the City of Baldwin Park in the Project Administrator upcoming year. IVANA GOMEZ DEL CAMPO Project Manager Sincerely, GLORIA BERTOLDO Housing Counselor RAMIRO RAMOS Housing Counselor AtKOUSH VIRABIAN Prances A. Espinoza, J.D. Housing Counselor Executive Director Enclosure One (1) signed copy of the 2000/2001 CDBG Contract BOARD OF DIRECTORS Diane Hardie President Naomi Farley Vice President Adam Murray Treasurer Andrew Wetzler �U Secretary Laura Barrera Dennis Barrocas Elsie Christison tl� Pearl Clay�� Wendy Cobleigh Sarnanda Guyan Bonita Roble Viola Roscoe Robert Searcy Steven A. Schneider MAIN OFFICE -1020 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, California 91103 Tel. (626) 791 -0211 Fax (626) 398 -8155 SATELLITE OFFICE — 3017 N. Tyler Avenue, El Monte, California 91731 TeL (626) 579 -6868 Fax (626) 442 -2619 1r. It www.fairhousingsource.org e-mail: fhcsgv @earthlink.net `° OPPORNMTY